Job Description - Community Education Specialist (240001MH)Job DescriptionCommunity Education Specialist

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The Community Affairs Department within the Child Health Advocacy Institute at Children's National elevates community health needs and community benefit, facilitates partnerships between the health care system and our community, and works across sectors to address policy and system issues to improve health equity for all children. We accomplish this through the following strategies: 1) Lead and collaborate on community health improvement efforts through programs, partnerships, policies, and system changes that address community health needs and 2) Evaluate and communicate the impact of community health improvement efforts.This position will work on a multitude of programs with the focus on developing and implementing strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. This position will have the responsibility to support internal and external advocacy efforts and culturally competent community education outreach programs that address health equity. This individual will also be asked to support additional programs and activities related to the department. As a member of the team, the employee will act as a resource to CNHS departments and centers of excellence to cultivate relationships and services in the community, and will increase the visibility and participation of the CNHS community affairs team in the Washington, DC metropolitan healthcare communities.QualificationsQualifications

Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Required)Master's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience3 years related and progressive experience (Required)

Required Skills/KnowledgeExceptional interpersonal skills, self direction, flexibility , and ability to coordinate multiple tasks.Must possess analytical/assessment, cultural competency and communication skills.Ability to interact effectively with multi disciplinary stakeholders and develop curricula using assessment, planning, implementation, management and evaluation framework.

Required Licenses and CertificationsCHES certification preferred or ability to obtain. Willingness to complete additional certification as necessary to support departmental programs. 180 Days (Preferred)

Functional AccountabilitiesHealth Education & TrainingCollect analyze data to assess target audience and develop strategies to improve programs and servicesDesign and implement evidence-based, health programs that assist children, families and the community to manage their conditionsDevelop and present health education and promotion programs such as trainings, workshops, conferences, school or community presentationsDeliver culturally competent health education and promotion programs in community settingsTrain and provide effective tools and resources to internal and external stakeholdersDevelop and execute process and outcome evaluationsEvaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materialsAdvocate for and implement changes in health policies, resources, procedures, and services that address health disparities and promote health equityPromote healthy lifestyles for children, individuals, families, and communitiesExternal CollaborationAdvocate the needs, concerns and recommendations of CNHS , through participation and representation of the institution s interests at community meetings and functions.Assist in the community affairs functions of CNHS community partnerships and other programs.Develop and maintain relationships in the community with individuals and organizations that provide services to targeted populations.Partner and coordinate meetings with appropriate stakeholders to plan, conduct and evaluate programs designed to improve health outcomes.Influence policy and systems change to promote health education and promotion by identifying factors that influence decision makerStrategic AssistanceProvide input and recommendations about the effectiveness of Advocacy & Community Affairs department activities.Assist with strategic planning for the Advocacy & Community Affairs department.Assist with overall strategic planning for the Child Health Advocacy.Internal Communication and CollaborationServe as a resource for internal groups and staff to facilitate and coordinate their community advocacy efforts.Prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports and position papers as needed and provide support for departmental activities, such as receptions, seminars, conferences, etc.Coordinate meetings as assigned with key individuals and organizations to promote community health improvement and education and outreach programs.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

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Maryland-Silver SpringWork Locations

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Inventa Towers

1 Inventa Place

Silver Spring

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Non-Clinical ProfessionalOrganization

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AdvocacyPosition Status

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9a-5pJob Posting

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

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