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Rutgers The State University Health Educator III Per Diem (2 openings) in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Health Educator III Per Diem (2 openings)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Other
Department SPH-Office of Public Health
Overview
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers is seeking Health Educator III (2 openings) for the Center for Public Health Workforce Development within the School of Public Health. The Five Minutes to Help Regional Health Educator III will be responsible for managing groups of Five Minutes to Help instructors throughout New Jersey (NJ).There will be two Health Educators in New Jersey, each focusing mainly on one region of the state (north/south). Health Educators will work on recruiting and training new instructors and providing support for existing instructors (ex. leading refresher classes, connecting co-instructors, securing training locations, for classes, etc.). Each Health Educator will also co-facilitate the Five Minutes to Help provider level classes in their region. Educators will report to the Program Director, Public Health Activities, and is a fully remote position.Duties include:
  • Partner with trained Five Minutes to Help instructors to establish local courses.
  • As needed, serve as lead instructor to co-teach local provider courses (4-hour course).
  • Design and facilitate 'refresher sessions' for existing instructors, to review course changes, challenges, modifications, etc.
  • Support program and outreach activities of the Program Director at Rutgers and the Outreach Coordinator at NJ Dept of Health.
  • Provide routine feedback on course implementation activities, recommending course modifications and updates as identified.
Position Status Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 23B
Position Salary $45/hour
Annual Minimum Salary 32.990
Annual Mid Range Salary 39.510
Annual Maximum Salary 46.860
Standard Hours 40.00
Union Description Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility None
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, health education, social work, or similar areas.
  • Candidates for this position must be trained in teaching the Rutgers-developed Five Minutes to Help course and have taught at least four classes, including the Master/Instructor level course.
  • Experience as an Emergency Medical Technician with experience providing support for those with substance abuse disorders or public health or social work background, with experience with substance use disorders.
  • Ability to facilitate the Five Minutes to Help course and provide feedback to existing instructors
  • Knowledge and understanding of the work of first responders, and particularly how they support individuals with substance use disorders
  • Ability to work with EMT professionals, providing training and education in the delivery of the course
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, or similar field
  • Licensed EMT or EMS First Responder
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2362
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Somerset
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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