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The Community Health Educator will implement the Community Health department’s education and outreach plan, connecting and engaging with patients and community members through health and wellness events, collaborating with community partners and agencies, and direct outreach. This role is also responsible for assisting patients and community members to connect with community resources and referral appointments, overcome barriers to care and navigate the health care system, including community agencies and organizations. Lead the implementation of systemwide Community Health initiatives and oversee deployment of programs and community engagement activities within the assigned medical center region.

+ Develop and deliver health education by researching, creating, and implementing evidence-based curriculum and materials to expand awareness and access to health services across the lifespan, from children to seniors.

+ Plan and manage community health programming, including organizing, implementing, and evaluating culturally sensitive education programs and presentations aligned with regional health priorities and community interests and needs.

+ Ensure accessibility of materials by tailoring programs to appropriate literacy levels and facilitating translation into Spanish or other languages as needed.

+ Conduct direct community outreach to priority populations, serving as a liaison between community members, partner organizations, and AHS services in alignment with AHS initiatives.

+ Support care navigation by helping individuals access healthcare services, including finding providers, using tools such as MyChart and Unite Us, and connecting with AHS resources like the physician referral line.

+ Assist patients with social needs by meeting in clinical and community settings to support health goals, including help with insurance, prescriptions, appointments, and referrals to resources such as food, housing, and substance use services.

+ Coordinate and represent AHS at community events, such as health fairs and screenings, managing logistics, volunteers, and dissemination of culturally appropriate materials and health system information as well as promoting healthcare access initiatives (i.e. mammograms, lung cancer screenings, etc.).

+ Foster collaborative relationships by maintaining partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, and coalitions focused on key health priorities and populations.

+ Manage administrative functions such as scheduling, maintaining stakeholder contact lists, tracking participation and program impact, preparing reports, maintaining records, performance improvement, quality assurance, best practices and participating in internal and external meetings.

+ Maintain professional standards by keeping certifications and licenses current, pursuing continuing education opportunities, and supporting department goals as assigned by leadership.

Education/Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related health field required.

+ Master's degree with a concentration in Public Health, Health Education, or a related health field preferred.

+ 3-5 years of experience in public health, health education, or a related health field required.

+ Certified Health Education Specialist preferred.

+ Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) a plus.

+ Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ACDES) training a plus.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.

+ Experience with organizing, managing, and evaluating health and wellness initiatives.

+ Experience with developing and delivering programs

+ Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team.

+ Ability to navigate EHR and databases.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

+ Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

+ Valid NJ Driver's License.

+ Evening and weekend availability is required.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ Life & AD&D Insurance.

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.