Health Educator II
Your Opportunity:
The Consultant in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Health Educator II), is a member of the Chronic Disease Management Team, supporting and working collaboratively within Community Health Services and with community partners, under the direction of the Manager, Chronic Disease Management. The Consultant monitors health, equity and diversity trends and fosters key internal and external partners/agencies with the primary aim to improve programs & services towards equitable health outcomes for all. The Consultant works to support and enhance program delivery and planning to specifically improve health equity for vulnerable, marginalized groups in Edmonton Zone communities. Using trauma informed and equity/social justice approaches, the consultant assesses, plans, implements and evaluates client interventions with key stakeholders towards the aim. With credentials and certification related to diversity, inclusion and change management, along with experience in equitable program design and evaluation, and adult education, this consultant will provide support, education, tools and resources to relevant stakeholders and diverse communities working toward equitable health outcomes. This position works with community members, diverse clinical program leaders and managers across the Zone.
Description:
As a Health Educator II, you will participate in the development, provision, implementation, enhancement, and evaluation of new and existing programs and services. You will collect data and discuss health concerns and strategies with program consultants, frontline staff, physicians, managers and community primary care providers. In this leadership role you will teach, mentor, and coach staff as well as provide health and wellness education to the public, patients, and providers.
- Classification: Health Educator II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Chronic Disease Management
- Primary Location: CN Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 21-JAN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-MAR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 27-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.46
- Maximum Salary: $61.62
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of bachelor's degree in a health related field.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of five years’ relevant community-based experience in communities living with challenges with discrimination and/or other social determinants of health, with current knowledge of health issues related to vulnerable and marginalized communities, the theory and practice of community health specifically related to the social determinants of health, trauma-informed care, health equity, diversity and inclusion. Knowledge in and minimum of two years’ experience providing adult education, and proven skills in in-person and virtual group presentation, facilitation and team building. Knowledge and skill for consulting in Community Assessment and Health Promotion Program Planning (e.g. program planning and evaluation, quality improvement & change management). Strong and confident communication and interpersonal skills with diverse groups and in partnership building and collaboration. Strong oral and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree with relevant specialty. Recent training or certification related to equity, diversity and inclusion. Experience in a leadership role for a minimum of one year. Strong/above average knowledge of Microsoft Office and educational/learning platforms. Problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking skills including conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
