Health Educator - Family Planning - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

Salary: $30.39-$39.33 per hour

SUMMARY

Los Angeles County (LAC) Department of Health Services (DHS) Women’s Health Programs and Innovation (WHPI) is seeking skilled Health Educators (HEs) to assist in the implementation and provision of pregnancy termination and abortion care coordination services. Primary responsibilities are to support WHPI’s program aimed to deliver individualized health education and psycho-social care coordination to patients seeking pregnancy termination/abortions services. These services include clinical and practical supportive services related to family planning and reproductive health. The position is located at an outpatient family planning clinic within a DHS medical center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).

Abortion/pregnancy termination services include sensitive education and counseling pre-conception planning, family planning, sexually transmitted infections, perinatal, postpartum, sexual health, and substance use. The Health Educator (HE) will be involved with providing departmental and community linkages to practical supportive services depending on individual needs by scheduling appointments, providing pre appointment education and follow-ups through face to face or telehealth encounters. The HE will work in close coordination with the OBGYN clinic staff, nurses, and other providers as needed, and gather, maintain, and organize patient private and protected health information (PHI), through patient assessments, counseling and education, data collection and reporting to demonstrate grant deliverables and outcome measures.

Patients presenting for abortion services may be dealing with one or a combination of issues related to their sexual and reproductive health such as experiencing socio- economic distress, domestic violence, mental health, children, and family issues, or receiving treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to and monitors adherence to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards and practices, in all areas of service delivery, including evaluation activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient-related files and protected health
• Collects and reports data according to the program’s evaluation needs for patients presenting for abortion/pregnancy termination services.
• Collaborate with the OB/GYN Department staff (i.e., OB/GYN, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing), to coordinate and facilitate health education and supportive abortion/pregnancy termination and family planning services through patient education and care coordination.
• Assist patients with navigating the medical, social service, and psycho- social/behavioral health systems.
• Conducts research, data collection and organization of related support referrals inclusive of DHS and external community-based agencies and networks.
• Outreach and linkages to care events will include community health fairs, schools, colleges, and universities.
• Outreach activities will include the provision of medically accurate abortion/pregnancy termination education and information; and on topics and linkages to care related to pregnancy options, family planning, pre-conception planning, perinatal, postpartum, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, and substance
• Travels to community-based organizations to provide health education classes and individual care coordination related to abortion.
• Establish and lead a patient/community advisory committee to review health education materials about pregnancy options and abortion services, through engagement and enrollment of patients and community member
• Attends assigned meetings, documents in the electronic health record, and appropriately relays verbal and written information to staff and supervisors as
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively with fellow
• Participate in team building efforts to promote positive interpersonal relationships with team members.
• Participate in relevant training as necessary to expand professionally and increase knowledge in related program areas included but not limited to abortion, family planning, reproductive and sexual health, and substance use.
• Adheres to work policies, quality improvement strategies, regulatory standards, and best practices to achieve compliance in outcome measures.
• Other duties may be assigned as

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CLEARANCES

A master’s degree from an accredited college and/or university accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Applicants with related master’s degree in a psychology, sociology, health, and healthcare related field may be considered upon presentation of verifiable education/experience directly related to the Description and Essential Job Functions listed in this job description.

Applicant must attach/upload a valid legible photocopy of degree diploma or transcripts. Submitted applications without educational evidence will be disqualified.

If hired, candidates must successfully pass a live scan and medical clearance as part of the hiring process as a Non-County-Workforce-Member.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Specialization in Health Education and Promotion.

Education and/or training related to directly providing abortion and family planning services, reproductive health, or similar relevant education/training.

Experience delivering health education curricula on an individual and group basis.

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

At a minimum, candidates need to submit/upload electronic copies of a resume describing relevant education to include training certifications, and relevant paid and volunteer experience. Applications need to include legible copies of education diplomas/transcripts, certifications, and driver’s license.

A cover introductory letter and relevant training may be submitted.

Applications without supporting documentation at the time of application or no more than 15 days after the initial application will not be included in the candidate pool.

Review of job description at https://helunahealth.org/join-our-team/ is suggested, especially if applying to the position from a third-party online application.

Certificates/Licenses

A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                Frequently

Walk                                  Frequently

Sit                                      Constantly

Handling                            Constantly

Reach Outward                Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder    Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Not applicable

Lift / Carry                            Not Applicable

Push/Pull                           Occasionally

See                                    Not Applicable

Taste/ Smell                      Not Applicable

Not Applicable         Not required for essential functions Occasionally      (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently               (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly               (5+ hrs./day

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular work schedule is clinic hours or Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some flexibility may be required to adjust schedule for outreach events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clinical setting in outpatient family planning clinics located in a medical center or a clinical facility.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)