Health Educator jobs in Lawrence, KS

Health Educator is responsible for developing and designing health education programs meant to increase community awareness and knowledge. Conducts needs assessments and keeps up-to-date on changes in health care technology to keep program material current. Being a Health Educator develops, coordinates, and disseminates educational resources and materials. May provide health education outreach and consultation. Additionally, Health Educator requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Health Educator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Health Educator typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Health Educator
  • BRS
  • Fort Riley, KS FULL_TIME
  • GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator

    The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that delivers primary prevention services that improve health and build readiness by targeting the behaviorally modifiable factors most likely to result in chronic disease, injury and/or performance issues. The Health Educator will participate in providing six core programs (health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness education, and tobacco education) as part of the standardized AFWC program.

    Responsibilities:
    • Conducts evidence-based health promotion programs based on behavioral change theories, provides health education to improve health behaviors; uses evaluation tools to measure changes in support of the AFWC program.
    • Conducts physical fitness testing and comprehensive health and wellness assessments using advanced technology to include, but not limited to, direct gas exchange, ultrasound body fat, air displacement plethysmography, indirect calorimetry, heart rate variability, etc.
    • Conducts both individual and group coaching appointments to apply various behavior change theories and health coaching strategies designed to improve health habits.
    • Ensures complete and timely data collection and entry through approved documentation systems.
    • Understanding and knowledge of basic health sciences to include anatomy/physiology, basic exercise science, health psychology, basic nutrition, exercise programming, and counseling techniques.
    • Assesses, develops, and plans individual and group health education programs in accordance with AFWC standardized program directives.
    • Works collaboratively and effectively with other agencies in the community. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, establishes priorities and works in an organized manner. Must successfully work both independently and as a team member. Understanding of and commitment to further the mission of the AFWC.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    • 4-year degree in an Allied Health field (exercise science/exercise physiology preferred) from an accredited college or university. Allied Health degrees include, but are not limited to, health promotion, health education, exercise science, nutrition science, etc.
    • Maintains one or more nationally recognized NCCA credentials (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, CHES/MCHES, etc.)
    • Current AHA BLS certification required
    • Excellent public speaking skills
    • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
    • U.S. citizenship required
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Health Educator
  • GSSCANDIDATEPORTAL
  • Fort Riley, KS FULL_TIME
  • GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that deli...
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Health Educator
  • BBNCALLJOBSROLLUP
  • Fort Riley, KS FULL_TIME
  • GSS is currently seeking a Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group that deli...
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Health Educator
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The Health Education Resource Office (HERO) is a source for KU community wellness through partnerships that support innovative approaches toward optimal health while maximizing acade...
  • 19 Days Ago
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Temporary Health Educator
  • BRS
  • Fort Riley, KS TEMPORARY
  • GSS is currently seeking a Temporary Health Educator The Health Educator reports to the Armed Forces Wellness Center (AFWC) Director/ Lead Health Educator and works as a team member in a dynamic group...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Mental Health Peer Educator -Student Hourly
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) contributes to the educational mission of the University by assisting students in meeting personal, social, and academic challenges as th...
  • 26 Days Ago
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Medical Screener - Reception Technician (Customer Service)
  • CSL Plasma
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Responsibilities: Responsible for greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting a series of registratio...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dental Hygienist - choose your shift
  • GoTu
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Records Technician (OA)
  • Indian Health Service
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Locations: Lawrence, KS Type:Federal Salary Range:Per Year Open Period:4/4/2024 to 4/18/2024 Summary:To qualify for this...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,027 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Lawrence, Kansas. Job Description...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Hiring Now!
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Overview: Join Our Team as a CNA Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your pa...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dental Hygienist - choose your own schedule
  • GoTu
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dental Hygienist
  • GoTu
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator-Westwood Cancer Center
  • The University of Kansas Hospital
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Position Title Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator-Westwood Cancer Center Westwood Medical Pavilion - West Position Su...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and sixth-largest city in Kansas. It is located in the northeastern sector of the state, astride Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 87,643. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Lawrence was founded by the New England Emigrant Aid Company, and was named for Amos Adams Lawrence, a Republican abolitionist originally from Massachusetts, who offered financial aid and support for the settlement. Lawrence was cent...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Health Educator jobs
$64,890 to $87,780
Lawrence, Kansas area prices
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What does a Health Educator do?

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