Community Health Educator III - Virtual Class Instructor -Bilingual (8hrs) Job at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Washington DC

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  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Health Educator to support the Vida Study as part of Dr. Heather Greenlee's research portfolio. This project will test a remotely delivered, patient-centered 12-month online weight loss program among a geographically diverse group of Latina breast cancer survivors in Washington and California.

The Bilingual Health Educator will lead culturally-tailored classes to promote weight loss in Latina breast cancer survivors. The classes are based on an adapted Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum. All sessions will be held virtually online in Spanish or English. Strong skills in communication, organization, and delivering effective health education courses are required, as well as complete fluency in English and Spanish.

This position is hourly with anticipated variable hours of 0-8 hours per week , depending on the curriculum schedule.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely. Most Fred Hutch jobs require some on-campus work. However, there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Greenlee research team on curriculum and lesson planning for Zoom-held culinary and nutrition lessons.
  • Practice and refine lessons, integrating feedback and coaching from team.
  • Prepare and deliver all nutrition/cooking/physical activity education classes for the research study on Zoom platform, with assistance from study staff.
  • Attend team meetings and report on progress and problem areas which arise.
  • Report any adverse events per IRB protocol.
  • May be required to oversee other health educators and their preparation, class implementation, and coaching.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree with major study in public health, community health education, or closely allied field and two years of related professional experience, OR Bachelor's degree with at least four years of professional experience in public health, disease prevention, and/or health promotion.
  • Fluency, both written and verbal, in Spanish and English. (An assessment will be required for employment).
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience working in diverse communities.
  • Demonstrated experience with effective online group classes.
  • Demonstrated experience with delivering behavior change curricula to group classes.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working in a human subjects research setting.
  • Master's or PhD in nutrition, public health, food science, or related field.
  • Experience working with the Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum.
  • Strong interest in diet, culinary arts, and physical activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $30.65 to $43.64, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 13 days per year).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.

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