Job Location : Augusta,ME, USA
Job Summary:MaineGeneral Health is seeking a passionate and motivated Health Educator Specialist to join our Community Services team. In this role, you'll plan, coordinate, and deliver impactful community health programs and initiatives that make a real difference.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
Develop and deliver program content based on research, data analysis, and community needs
Provide health education and resources to diverse populations, including staff, patients, families, schools, and community groups
Evaluate program effectiveness using measurable outcomes and adjust strategies as needed
Act as a resource and consultant for staff, physicians, agencies, and other community health professionals
Collaborate on funding opportunities, including grants and other resources, to support program initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a related field required
Relevant licensure or certification preferred, depending on educational topics
Valid Maine driver's license with an acceptable driving record, as defined by MaineGeneral Health policy
Why Join UsAt MaineGeneral, you'll be part of a team dedicated to improving community health through innovation, collaboration, and education. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive environment.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Scheduled Work Shift:
Job Exempt: Yes
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they're how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) ###-#### .
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished.
The Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) ###-#### . EEO is Law (