Health Educator – Staff

Job title: Health Educator – Staff

Job description: Employer Job Number: GO-00684615-2
Facility: COMMUNITY HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH
Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of Primary Care Manager this position is responsible for training, implementation, evaluation and community engagement of harm reduction efforts across Primary health care services.
Required Qualifications

Degree in health or social related field
Degree in Addictions, Social Sciences, or Human Services disciplines requiring a bachelors degree
Experience
Experience demonstrating the ability to provide education and training to a variety of audiences (professionals, clients, general public) in different settings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate/ provide training to clinical staff and community members and community partners around harm reduction initiatives as well as support implementation and evaluation of these initiatives.
Ability to coordinate/provide harm reduction education to people in rural settings with diverse cultural and socio-economic background.
Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
Ability to form effective professional partnerships and networks.
Lead, motivate and complete administrative duties.
A strong knowledge of harm reduction, addiction, mental health and/or related issues and the effects on the individual, family unit and community.
Working knowledge of current technology and ability to perform computer tasks.
Ability to work with a high degree of professional independence and as a team member.
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