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Lifestyle Educator II PD (Prepared Childbirth) Baldwin Park, CA

Facilitates monitors & evaluates specific lifestyle & behavior changes that contribute to the improvement of health by providing group & individual counseling & instruction to health plan members & others.

Essential Functions:
- 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree or above in area of instruction or related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in health education or counseling preferred.
- Experience facilitating groups.
- 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.
- 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.

PreferredQualifications:
- Prepared Childbirth Certification
- Group education and facilitation skills
- Ability to push and lift up to 25 pounds

Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position, schedule may vary
- Available evenings and/or weekends to teach Prepared Childbirth Classes (aka Lamaze) to our KP members and any community members who choose to attend the Prepared Childbirth Classes
- Teach Prepared Childbirth classes by approved KP BPK curricula
- Assist in the development of new Prepared Childbirth programs
- Market and advertise Prepared Childbirth program to support continuous enrollment in program
- Work independently to obtain class supplies and needed materials
- Follow KP BPK policies and procedures for Health Education Programs

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