Behavioral Health Education Instructor III (#060223)

For consideration, please visit our career website at www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org to submit your

resume online. Should additional information be desired, please contact the following Expert

Recruitment Consultant, via e-mail at Vicki.Abballo@kp.org



This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws

and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.



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Department: Adult Psych



Schedule: On-call; Day/Evening/Weekend Shift; Sunday through Saturday, Varies.



Note: This position will include working at other locations (Campbell, Mountain View and Milpitas)



Education: Bachelor's degree. Master's degree in Public Health Administration or equivalent

preferred.



License/Certification: Licensed or professional credentials or certification as appropriate for the

course instruction.



Position Summary: Conducts specialized health education classes using moderately difficult or varied

curriculum designed for the improvement of health of Kaiser members and non members. May serve as

content and resource expert in the development of class curriculum.



Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment. Demonstrated skills in

teaching techniques and presentation. Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of

people with understanding of group dynamics. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and

group process. Current knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care and behavior change.



Skills Testing: N/A



Duties:



Teaches and models self management skills, concepts, resources and tools related to health,

lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants. Assists participants in developing

specific behavioral goals. Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed. Assesses needs

of class participants and modifies class content to meet those needs. Applies evidence based

education techniques in teaching methods. Sustains a high level of expertise and assures cutting

edge knowledge in specific topic area. May coordinate health information projects such as program

catalogs, newsletter, informational displays, community health events, etc. May support staff

education training related to specific content area. May consult with physicians and staff regarding

related health education services. May be called on to review, develop or recommend high quality,

culturally appropriate, written and audio visual health education materials to better meet class

needs. Arranges and coordinates room set up, availability of materials and audio/visual equipment.

Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class

evaluations and timesheets or phone TIME system. Administers and collects class evaluation forms and

class fees. Conducts follow up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to

determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants and answer related questions.

Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety,

legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and licenser requirements and department specific

requirements. Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health,

lifestyle change and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of

Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the

organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable

federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if

applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.