Community Health Educator
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, some evenings and weekends, as needed.
Position Type: Full-Time/Hourly
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour
Position Summary: The Community Health Educator plays a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities by facilitating access to home modifications and health-related resources. This position focuses on empowering clients to maintain independence, improve quality of life, and navigate available services that enhance accessibility and safety in their homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach, education, and direct assistance to individuals with disabilities regarding home modifications and related health services
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, contractors, and funding agencies to coordinate home modification projects
- Support clients in navigating available grant programs, financial assistance, and community resources for home modifications
- Attend community events and workshops to promote awareness and education on independent living and accessibility solutions
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, assessments, and service referrals
Qualifications:
- Experience in community health work, social services, or disability advocacy
- Knowledge of home modifications and accessibility solutions for individuals with disabilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with diverse populations
- Proficiency in record-keeping and client documentation
- Ability to travel locally for home visits and community events
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as a Community Health Worker or related field
- Experience working with home modification projects and accessibility adaptations
- Familiarity with ADA regulations and accessible housing guidelines
Benefits:
For all eligible employees, The IMAGE Center pays the cost of:
- 11 paid holidays
- Personal Leave Days and Base Insurance Plan covered in full for qualified employees.
- Sick and vacation time as it accrues
- OneAmerica – $50K Term Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
- OneAmerica – Group Short-Term Disability Coverage; 3-month coverage for off-the-job incidents, up to $1,500/week.
To apply, please email your resume to info@imagemd.org with “Community Health Educator Applicant” in the subject.