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At Kaiser Permanente, our emphasis is on improving the quality of care we provide to our patients and creating a positive environment for our health care professionals. Our employees enjoy the advantages of a supportive work culture, substantial compensation and benefits, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Our Northern California Region provides integrated health care services to approximately 3.3 million members. Approximately 6,000 physicians of The Permanente Medical Group provide services at 20 major medical centers and numerous medical offices.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Conducts health education classes using basic to moderately difficult or varied curriculum designed for the improvement of health of Kaiser members and non-members. May conduct classes of various health related topics.

DUTIES:

Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants. Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals. Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed. Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs. Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods. Answers questions and provides class participants with appropriate resources of information. Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials and audio/visual equipment. Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations and timesheets or phone TIME system. Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees. Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants and answer related questions. Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and licenser requirements and department specific requirements. Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in counseling, health education, social work, behavioral psychology or other related field.
Ø Minimum three years experience in counseling, teaching or health education in a clinical setting. Experience in weight loss management strongly preferred.
Ø Excellent group facilitation skills. Ability to motivate others to change behaviors.
Ø Knowledge of principles of educational psychology, health behavior change and adult learning theory required. Nutrition knowledge strongly preferred.
Ø Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
Ø Must be able to work flexible hours. Evening hours required.
Ø Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

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