PART III: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion, public health, social work, nursing, dietetics or related field.
One (1) year experience working in a public health setting, community or public health oriented environment, preferred.
One (1) year of experience working with an electronic medical record system, preferred.
Bilingual (English/Arabic or English/Spanish) preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, preferred.
PART IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of public health problems, principles and practices; of theoretical concepts of health behavior and change theory; of current social and economic problems as they relate to public health; of basic epidemiology.
Possess skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.
Needs to have knowledge of multiple and chronic diseases and be able to deliver self-management techniques and interventions specifically geared towards positive medical outcomes and goals of the patients care.
Must have working knowledge of symptoms, treatments and common chronic illnesses as seen in primary care. Required to remain current and educated on these topics.
Must have the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and assimilating new processes into job functions.
Knowledge of and ability to use software used in health care settings; the ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing; to write reports, business correspondence, procedures, to correctly document patient progress ;and effectively present information.
Must have adequate transportation to visit the sites of the WWFHC.
Must demonstrate a history of cooperative relations with colleagues, support staff, administrators, and patients and an ability to function effectively as part of a professional team delivering healthcare in a community setting.
Must have excellent communication and listening skills, including motivational interviewing.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work.
Excellent teaching and communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work appropriately.
Ability to design, prepare, deliver and modify course curriculum and associated educational aids and do literature searches.