Eisner Health Hiring For Cpsp Health Education Specialist at Los Angeles, CA, United States Full Time

Job Description

The CPSP Health Education Specialist is responsible for effectively teaching classes to women and their family support throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period as part of the CPSP enhanced services at Eisner Health. The specialist facilitates individual and group instruction including, prenatal care, nutrition, prepared childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding and family planning using updated theory and evidence-based research. The CPSP Health Education Specialist is a member of the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program working with a multidisciplinary professional team.

• Works closely with CPHWs, clinicians and clinic support staff to promote patient health education.
• Provides in- person and virtual health education classes individually and in group settings.
• Identifies patient education needs to provide effective behavior modification interventions.
• Participates in the development and review of patient education materials, handouts and development of educational tools to enhance the patient education experience.
• Provides quality parent education to women and their family members in accordance with the curriculum developed and evaluation to measure outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Serves as a resource to expectant parents to answer their questions about pregnancy, delivery, hospital birth and postpartum care.
• Presents material in a clear and understandable manner with particular awareness of psychosocial issues surrounding pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting.
• Promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own breastfeeding goals.
• Communicates with Pediatricians and OB/GYN providers as needed for patient education coordination.
• Demonstrates ability to work well individually and in group setting of a diverse community.
• Assists the Director of Perinatal Education with the development and implementation of new programs.
• Consults and collaborates with the Director of Perinatal Education and Director of Obstetric Services to develop and implement programs addressing health disparities and improving services across sites.
• Maintains professional certificates up to date.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Master in Community Health or related field.
• Lactation Educator Certificate / Childbirth education training encouraged.
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus

In addition to competitive salaries, Eisner offers clinicians working 32 hours or more per week, Eisner Health offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Group Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 401k
• Employer-Sponsored Long-term and Voluntary Short-term Disability Programs
• Transportation and Parking Subsidies
• Flexible Spending Health and Child Care Plans – Section 125
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EEO Statement: Eisner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Eisner Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Comprehensive Perinatal Service Program: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Lactation Educator Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location