Employment

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Health & Social Services (HSS) Lead Health Educator

Grade: P3

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Health & Social Services

Assignment Category: Regular, Full-Time

Hours per day: 8

Location: Varies

Reports To: VP of Health & Social Services

 

Who We Are

Established in 1970, Serving Seniors helps San Diego County’s low-income seniors overcome poverty through whole-person, wraparound support including meals, housing, health and social services, and enrichment activities. We work at numerous sites across the county and in the homes of hundreds of homebound seniors. Our flagship Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center in downtown San Diego is unlike any other senior center in the nation. Bringing together a range of supportive services under one roof, the Senior Wellness Center operates 365 days a year and offers two floors of integrated care, including health and social services, housing navigation, enrichment activities, lifelong learning, a Cyber Café and linkage to over 25 onsite direct service partners, including a senior dental center. Last fiscal year, we provided over 1,400,000 meals and coordinated services to 6,800 older adults.

 

Our Mission: Helping seniors in poverty live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Our Vision: All seniors, regardless of income, are able to thrive, engage in their communities, lead purposeful lives, and have a place they call home.

Our Core Values:

Advocacy - Acknowledging and supporting the needs of older adults at the individual, community, and policy-level.

Person-Centered - Seeing the whole person, providing coordinated support, and treating all with dignity and respect.

Integrity – Representing the values of honesty, trust, and transparency within our community.

Compassion & Empathy – Approaching our work with a heartfelt desire to better understand and serve.

Impact – Measuring and evaluating programs to ensure that for every dollar invested, there is a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Inclusive – Promoting an environment that nurtures differences and allows individuals to be their entire, authentic selves.

 

Top Workplace Award Recipient

Serving Seniors has received the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Top Workplaces Award nine out of the ten years the awards program has taken place, and most recently for five years in a row from 2019-2024.

 

Job Purpose

The Health Education Lead is responsible for overseeing the provision of health assessments, case management, and health education to older adults accessing services at the Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center, supportive housing communities, congregate dining sites, and other locations throughout San Diego County. This role involves supervising two other Health Educators, providing program direction, and facilitating the growth of the program across all sites while ensuring quality client care and respecting client confidentiality.

  

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the interviewing process for filling existing and new roles, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates
• Supervise and provide guidance to two Health Educators.
• Develop standard operating procedures to ensure continuous improvement of existing departmental policies and processes.
• Provide direct services to seniors at various locations in San Diego County.
• Conduct individual health assessments, referrals, and case management based on client needs.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls to inform new clients of the Health Education program and monitor client progress.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of health education materials focusing on chronic disease prevention and self-management skills.
• Conduct activities to promote healthy lifestyles.
• Review and ensure linguistic and cultural appropriateness of materials and activities.
• Collaborate with community agencies to coordinate care and support.
• Provide advocacy and outreach in the community.
• Maintain a list of community contacts and referrals.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences.
• Ensure accurate data collection and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the accountabilities of the job; may require degree in specialized field, e.g., public health, health education or other related field.
• Experience providing one-on-one health education and delivering presentations in group settings.  

 

Preferred Skills

• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong professional boundaries and ability to maintain professionalism during crisis situations.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and grow, and leadership aspirations.
• Integrity, honesty, sense of responsibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and within a team, multitask, and prioritize deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in web-based systems, Microsoft Office, and Client Record Management systems.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The ideal candidate must fulfill all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing duties, the employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods during client meetings and may be exposed to typical office environment risks.

 

Pay: $30 to $32 DOE 

 

This employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and E-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex including  sexual orientation and  gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status,  or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or  local law

 

Salary Description

$30.00 - $32.00

 

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