Job Information
Tufts Medicine Childbirth Educator Family Educ. in Malden, Massachusetts
Job Overview
This position is responsible for educating people for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, and improving individual, family, and community health. Strengthens community ties, recruits volunteers, establishes a positive public image, conducts outreach, and promotes services and public involvement.
Hours: Per-Diem
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of College Coursework OR Associate’s Degree.
One (1) year of related experience.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Works with hospital staff, physicians and community members to plan programs to meet assessed needs.
Develops and uses appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of programs.
Assesses the social and cultural competence of the community and develops culturally diversified health programs.
Using general principles of learning and adult education, conducts effective education and informational presentations.
Establishes a healthy learning environment utilizing evidence-based health education concepts.
Utilizes a variety of types and sources of data when gathering health care information about the community.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates special events such as health fairs, screenings, etc.
Maintains competence in knowledge about community, specific current health issues and health and social services.
Develops effective written health education materials.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .