Lifestyle Educator II-Per Diem (Bilingual)
Location San Diego, California
Job Number 1069671 Date posted 05/16/2022
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Description:
Facilitates behavior/education change groups and/or individual consulting established within theory-based practice. Identifies educational and behavior change needs of patients by assessing patient supplied data, medical records, and other health data. Implements instructional objectives and counseling strategies based upon needs assessments. Provides individual short term or long term counseling to promote or maintain behavior change. Serves as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of services both within the organization and the community. Tracks, evaluates and documents patient progress towards identified goals. Provides in-services and training to staff members, as assigned. Consults with medical professionals, psycho-social professionals, other educators and managers regarding patient care issues. Prepares reports, grants, proposals and documentation, as assigned. Provides input into the development and modification for program curriculum, support materials and activities. NOTE: Must be able to work flexible hours, evening hours as required. PAY RATE: Scale
Facilitates monitors and evaluates specific lifestyle and behavior changes that contribute to the improvement of health by providing group and individual counseling and instruction to health plan members and others.
Essential Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A.
Education
- Master's degree or above in area of instruction or related field.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of appropriate educational strategies related to patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Knowledge of educational psychology, behavior change and adult learning theory, educational methodologies, and organizational behavior.
- Experience facilitating groups.
- Ability to establish rapport with patients and affect continued positive change relating to improved health and lifestyle.
- Demonstrated ability to apply effective communication skills both in individual and group environments.
- This includes demonstration of exceptional written and verbal skills.
- Must be able to work in Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years experience in Health Education or Counseling preferred.
- Background in psychology or counseling required
- Experience facilitating groups preferred
Notes:
- Facilitate psychoeducational group classes in our medically supervised weight loss program
- Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.
Primary Location: California,San Diego,Garfield Specialty Care
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Garfield Specialty Center - Positive Choice Weight Control - 0806
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
