Family Educator

Company: St. Joseph Medical Center
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewCHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the regions most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. - -While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry, well take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, -annual bonus eligibility, -and more!ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY:Provides educational programs to parents, children and families for Franciscan Health Systems. Courses are primarily related to childbearing year and family education such as parenting classes. Course curriculums are generally pre-developed and educators are expected to adhere to course content. Incumbent may teach classes as a primary or fill-in instructor as needed. -ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates the delivery of current, evidenced-based content through teaching/leading in-person educational offerings.
• Adheres to established and approved course curriculums.
• Assesses and meets individual student needs and learning goals as related to course content.
• Uses course equipment, course materials and audio/visual aids to provide optimal presentation and educational impact. QualificationsEDUCATION/WORK REQUIREMENTS: -One year of work experience in Adult Education, plus one year of recent work experience in assigned course topic areas that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities required. -For Childbirth Educators: Completion of Childbirth Education course by accredited institution/organization. -LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: -For Childbirth Educators: International Certification as a Childbirth Educator by ICEA, Lamaze, or CAPPA preferred. For CPR/Infant Safety Educators: Current healthcare provider BLS certification is required.For Infant Massage Educators: Current Washington State License as Massage Practitioner OR Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) or completed training as an Infant Massage Instructor required.

Keywords: St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma , Family Educator, Other , Tacoma, Washington