Health Educator

The Health Educator plays a vital role in promoting health awareness, delivering seizure first aid education, and supporting individuals served through OPWDD-funded programs. This position is central to our mission of empowering individuals, families, and communities with the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to epilepsy and related health needs.

• Develop and deliver seizure first aid training for staff, families, and community partners in accordance with OPWDD guidelines and agency policies.

• Facilitate the bi-weekly Individuals with Epilepsy support group, fostering peer connection and education.

• Create, translate, and distribute health education materials tailored to diverse audiences.

• Provide certificates and follow-up resources post-training.

• Support recertification efforts and stay informed on current research and best practices.

• Assist in developing internal policies and procedures related to health education.

• Conduct outreach via phone, email, and mail to promote programs and events.

• Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and community organizations.

• Represent the organization at health fairs, community events, and agency committees.

• Coordinate tabling logistics and organize volunteers for outreach events.

• Lead marketing efforts including flyers, letters, and community-based webinars.

• Maintain accurate records of trainings, attendance, and evaluations in compliance with OPWDD documentation standards.

• Track Family Reimbursement (FR) statistics and seizure training metrics.

• Assist potential clients with applications and outreach follow-ups.

• Schedule and send reminders to clinicians and participants.

• Moderate meetings, take minutes, and manage inquiry communications.

• Cross-check payer-of-last-resort services and track individual expenditures.

• Plan and execute National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) campaigns and other awareness initiatives.

• Curate and post weekly social media content with relevant captions and hashtags.

• Engage with followers, respond to messages/comments, and support growth of the organization’s online presence.

• Manage social media release forms and update Linktree to align with campaigns.

• Assist with grant tracking, reporting, and survey outreach.

• Contact individuals who received services to gather feedback and complete evaluations.

• Retrieve reports from colleagues and maintain organized documentation.

• Support the Director of Development with miscellaneous requests and strategic initiatives.

• Participate in public speaking engagements on behalf of the organization (e.g., media, news outlets).

• Contribute creative ideas for programs, website content, and community engagement.

• Ensure all required clearances for direct support are obtained and maintained.

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