Community Wellness Health Educator Specialist
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Salary$26 – $36/hr
LocationAK - Juneau
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentCommunity Wellness
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live20h ago
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High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of health education, health promotion, and behavior-change principles
Knowledge of health literacy and plain-language communication
Knowledge of social determinants of health and barriers to healthcare access
Knowledge of community resources and services
Knowledge of cultural and community factors that influence health and access to care
Ability to build strong relationships with patients, coworkers, and community members
Ability to relate to and engage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ability to apply knowledge of community culture, values, strengths, and resources to support participant engagement
Ability to learn and apply participant-centered health coaching techniques, including Motivational Interviewing
Ability to communicate health information clearly and within the scope of the assigned role
Ability to identify barriers and connect participants with appropriate resources
Ability to learn and apply new health information, program requirements, and technical skills
Ability to complete training and demonstrate competency in program-specific screenings and procedures
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and community partners
Ability to manage participant outreach, follow-up, documentation, and competing priorities
Ability to adapt to changing participant, community, and program needs
Relationship building and participant engagement
Health education and coaching
Organization and time management
Care coordination and resource navigation
Accurate documentation and data collection
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Additional education in health, community health, social services, education, or a related field preferred
Experience working with or serving communities, patients, or diverse populations preferred
Experience working with or demonstrated knowledge of the communities served, including local culture, resources, strengths, and barriers to care, preferred
Experience in health education, community outreach, health coaching, healthcare, social services, or a related field preferred but not required
Ability to travel to remote locations, including by small plane, as required by assigned programs
Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Long term disability
Short term disability
Pay Range:
About the role
Pay Range:$26.06 - $36.08
This position functions within the SEARHC Community Wellness Department and supports grant-funded and department health promotion initiatives. The Health Educator Specialist provides participant-centered health education, coaching, outreach, resource navigation, and coordination of services. The position supports participants in understanding health information, accessing appropriate healthcare and community resources, and working toward meaningful health goals. The Health Educator Specialist also supports program and grant requirements through participant follow-up, documentation, and assigned screenings and assessments. As part of Community Wellness, this position participates in community outreach and events to promote programs and services, strengthen community relationships, and foster community engagement.
About the company
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Benefits
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Shift
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Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Provides participant-centered health education and coaching
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Conducts participant outreach, follow-up, and resource navigation
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Coordinates participant services with healthcare teams and community partners
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Performs assigned health screenings and assessments, as trained
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Maintains accurate program documentation, data, and reports
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Carries out assigned grant and program activities and requirements
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Participates in community outreach and events to promote Community Wellness services, strengthen community relationships, and support community engagement
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Manages daily priorities while collaborating with the Community Wellness team
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Maintains confidentiality and follows SEARHC policies.
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Performs other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses Required
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High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in health, community health, social services, education, or a related field preferred
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Experience working with or serving communities, patients, or diverse populations preferred
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Experience working with or demonstrated knowledge of the communities served, including local culture, resources, strengths, and barriers to care, preferred
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Experience in health education, community outreach, health coaching, healthcare, social services, or a related field preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
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Health education, health promotion, and behavior-change principles
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Health literacy and plain-language communication
•
Social determinants of health and barriers to healthcare access
•
Community resources and services
•
Cultural and community factors that influence health and access to care
Ability to:
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Build strong relationships with patients, coworkers, and community members
•
Relate to and engage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
•
Apply knowledge of community culture, values, strengths, and resources to support participant engagement
•
Learn and apply participant-centered health coaching techniques, including Motivational Interviewing
•
Communicate health information clearly and within the scope of the assigned role
•
Identify barriers and connect participants with appropriate resources
•
Learn and apply new health information, program requirements, and technical skills
•
Complete training and demonstrate competency in program-specific screenings and procedures
•
Work independently while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and community partners
•
Manage participant outreach, follow-up, documentation, and competing priorities
•
Adapt to changing participant, community, and program needs
•
Travel to remote locations, including by small plane, as required by assigned programs
Skills Required:
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Relationship building and participant engagement
•
Health education and coaching Organization and time management
•
Care coordination and resource navigation
•
Accurate documentation and data collection
•
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Travel
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This position requires travel to remote locations, including by small plane or ferry, as required by assigned programs
Required Certifications:
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!