Community Health Educator (Korean Community)
Council on Aging - Southern California Council on Aging - Southern California Irvine, CA Irvine, CA Full-time Full-time $21 - $23 an hour $21 - $23 an hour 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago POSITION TITLE:
Community Health Educator (Korean Community) HOURS:
40 hours per week HOURLY RATE:
Negotiable ACCOUNTABILITY:
Support Group/Quality Control Supervisor The Council on Aging-Southern California is a private, nonprofit corporation, serving older adults and individuals with disabilities since 1973.
Our mission is to promote the independence, health, and dignity of older adults through compassion, education, and advocacy.
The ReConnect Program is designed to identify and reduce physical, mental, and environmental health challenges experienced by older adults age 60 and older in Orange County.
The program offers short term early interventions including case management services, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health screening, short term therapy, and linkages to needed community resources.
In addition, the program offerseducational, social, and therapeutic support groups throughout the county for participants to reinforce healthy life patterns and increase their quality of life.
Position Objective:
To ensure the development and delivery of social and skill-building activities tailored to the program participants.
Support the program's outreach and marketing efforts within the local Korean community.
JOB FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to):
Assist the Support Group Supervisor in the organization and implementation of appropriate groups and activities at the Council on Aging and partnering sites.
Design and deliver groups and recreational activities for Korean speaking participants.
Develop activity group collateral materials and monthly calendar.
Recruit and supervise Korean group facilitators.
Cultivate successful interactions with activity groups host sites.
Coordinate and deliver outreach and educational presentations within the local Korean community to promote the program among community partners, potential participants, and general public.
Develop audiovisual outreach, marketing, and educational materials.
Represent the program at community events, health fairs, and networking opportunities.
Record activities and case load statistics as needed for reporting requirements.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
A college degree and/or relevant experience recreation, kinesiology, education, hospitality, gerontology, human services, communications or related fields.
Must be Bilingual and bicultural Korean/English.
Outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and in team settings.
Ability to work independently and multi-task to achieve desire goals managing time efficiently in a fast pace environment.
Ability to develop a sense of trust and rapport with program participants.
Proficient in modern office practices including basic computer skills.
Proof of eligibility to work permanently in the United States.
Submit and successfully complete a Live Scan fingerprinting background check.
Have a valid California driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and a reliable transportation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to sit for periods of time.
Standing, walking and bending are required movements.
The employee might need to lift approximately 20 lbs.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.
00 - $23.
00 per hour Schedule:
Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption required Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Language:
Korean (Required) Work Location:
Multiple Locations.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Community Health Educator (Korean Community) HOURS:
40 hours per week HOURLY RATE:
Negotiable ACCOUNTABILITY:
Support Group/Quality Control Supervisor The Council on Aging-Southern California is a private, nonprofit corporation, serving older adults and individuals with disabilities since 1973.
Our mission is to promote the independence, health, and dignity of older adults through compassion, education, and advocacy.
The ReConnect Program is designed to identify and reduce physical, mental, and environmental health challenges experienced by older adults age 60 and older in Orange County.
The program offers short term early interventions including case management services, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health screening, short term therapy, and linkages to needed community resources.
In addition, the program offerseducational, social, and therapeutic support groups throughout the county for participants to reinforce healthy life patterns and increase their quality of life.
Position Objective:
To ensure the development and delivery of social and skill-building activities tailored to the program participants.
Support the program's outreach and marketing efforts within the local Korean community.
JOB FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to):
Assist the Support Group Supervisor in the organization and implementation of appropriate groups and activities at the Council on Aging and partnering sites.
Design and deliver groups and recreational activities for Korean speaking participants.
Develop activity group collateral materials and monthly calendar.
Recruit and supervise Korean group facilitators.
Cultivate successful interactions with activity groups host sites.
Coordinate and deliver outreach and educational presentations within the local Korean community to promote the program among community partners, potential participants, and general public.
Develop audiovisual outreach, marketing, and educational materials.
Represent the program at community events, health fairs, and networking opportunities.
Record activities and case load statistics as needed for reporting requirements.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
A college degree and/or relevant experience recreation, kinesiology, education, hospitality, gerontology, human services, communications or related fields.
Must be Bilingual and bicultural Korean/English.
Outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and in team settings.
Ability to work independently and multi-task to achieve desire goals managing time efficiently in a fast pace environment.
Ability to develop a sense of trust and rapport with program participants.
Proficient in modern office practices including basic computer skills.
Proof of eligibility to work permanently in the United States.
Submit and successfully complete a Live Scan fingerprinting background check.
Have a valid California driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and a reliable transportation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to sit for periods of time.
Standing, walking and bending are required movements.
The employee might need to lift approximately 20 lbs.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.
00 - $23.
00 per hour Schedule:
Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption required Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Language:
Korean (Required) Work Location:
Multiple Locations.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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