Public health educator Jobs in Overland Park, KS

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Benefits from Day One

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Paid Days Off from Day One

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Career Development

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Itâ€s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days

Location: 9100 W 74 th Street, Merriam, KS

The role youâ€ll contribute:

The Parent Educator is responsible for facilitating understanding, awareness, and reflection on a wide range of topics related to reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, infant development and care, and breastfeeding. The Parent Educator must practice within the guidelines of The Birth Center at Shawnee Mission Medical Center and have the ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of people, set priorities, and have flexibility to meet diversified needs. The Educator must demonstrate initiative, discretion and self- direction. Parent Education is designed to reach a wide demographic of families without regard to language, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, class, or education.

The value youâ€ll bring to the team:

• Works collaboratively and communicates openly with Birth Center staff to ensure seamless care for families involved.
• Demonstrates teamwork by maintaining a cheerful helpful, and service attitude toward all guests and coworkers.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with administrative representatives and leadership by communicating openly, being supportive and keeping them informed.
• Maintains a organized work flow system.
• Takes initiative to complete mandatory job requirements and assumes responsibility for individual performance development, CBLâ€s and mandatory health screenings and immunizations.
• The expertise and experiences youâ€ll need to succeed:

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• Minimum qualifications :Â
• High school diploma
• Approved certification in specialty related to scope of classes that she/he is teaching
• Â Certified Childbirth Educator certification through a nationally recognized agency such as ICEA or CAPPAT T
• This is required upon hire or within two years of hire if applicant has experience in a related field.
• Preferred qualifications:
• Breastfeeding- IBCLCÂ preferred
• Love and Logic
• Babies Donâ€t Bark- Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.