Health Educator

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Outpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

K.S.A.'s:

• This position requires a high school diploma or 3-years experience in coordinating client-focused programming and managing scheduling.   
• Experience in facilitation of health education required.
• Knowledge of sexuality health education, substance use education, and/or LGBTQ+ and gender inclusion preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse staff and populations, including individuals from communities of color and LGBTQ+. 
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
• Expectation to work occasional nights and weekends to accommodate facilitation schedules.
• Spanish speaking preferred.  
• Demonstrate fluency and clarity in written and oral communication. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of programmatic scopes, including the ability to present the project objectives fluently.
• Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Car/Driver’s License required.
   

Job Duties:

• Provide in-person and virtual facilitation for Training & Education Program sessions. 
• Support Community Program & Initiatives Coordinators to ensure that curricula remain relevant, responsive, and updated. Supports building and maintaining relationships with schools and community and business partners to further advance programmatic and training goals. 
• Supports the completion of all necessary regulatory documents and reporting as required by grantors, as necessary.
• Will support Adolescent Med Community Programs team in outreach events including tabling and festivals.
• Collaborates with Communication Coordinator in creation and dissemination of relevant educational content.
• Participate in Division and community meetings, as needed.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Other job functions as assigned.
   

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$22.25-$36.38 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: [email protected]

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