Health Educator

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Department
 

BSD PED - Section Administrator: Allergy and Immunology


About the Department
 

In the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, we strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician-scientists. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work, and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles. This at-will position is wholly funded by contractual grant funding, which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.


Job Summary
 

This position performs routine assignments related to delivering a walking intervention for African American women with asthma. There will be some travel required.

Responsibilities

  • Completes a 4-week training on delivery of the walking intervention. 

  • Prepares and conducts monthly group sessions. Sessions occur typically in the evenings and/or weekends. 

  • Assesses participant engagement at each session. 

  • Attends 1-hour bi-weekly interventionist meeting. 

  • Travel to different sites.

  • Reaches out to participants that miss the group sessions to conduct make-up sessions in-person or on the phone prior to next group session. 

  • Collects group visit satisfaction forms for make-up visits and sends forms to research assistants. 

  • Screens and assesses individuals and/or families to determine education and counseling needs. Counsels individuals and/or on the basic principals of health education. 

  • Supports individual and community health by contributing to the building and maintaining working relationships with those in public health care. Serves as an educational resource and patient advocate. 

  • Performs other related work as needed. 


Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications  


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).

  • Advanced degree in nursing (MSN or higher). 

Experience:

  • Two years of relevant research experience in areas such as asthma. 

  • Experience teaching adults, knowledge of the targeted population (African American women and/or adults with asthma), basic computer skills and available transportation to clinical sites UChicago or University of Illinois Chicago.

Working Conditions

  • Stand for extended periods. 

  • Use computer for extended periods. 

  • Travel to different sites. 

  • This position will be in a clinical setting, i.e. patient-facing. 

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)



When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family
 

Healthcare & Medical Services


Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor


FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt


Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly


Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

2.5


Benefits Eligible
 

No


Drug Test Required
 

Yes


Health Screen Required
 

Yes


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

Yes


Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

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