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******Grant Funded Position******

ChristianaCare is looking for a Community Educator to work with the Community Health Outreach and Education program to promote access to services, provide health education and assist community members in navigating the health care and social services systems, especially for individuals requiring assistance with cancer screenings, Screening for Life and Christiana Care Financial Assistance, financial assistance (other programs).

In this role, the Community Educator will establish and maintain professional relationships with community leaders, faith leaders and others responsible for providing services to the community. In addition, the educator will work directly with residents in Wilmington and New Castle County to plan and implement community health programs related to Lung Cancer.

Benefits of working at Christiana Care:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits

• 403 (b) with an employer match

• Diverse and Inclusive culture

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

• 12 week paid parental leave

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred

• One-year community and patient experience required, more preferred.

• Computer experience required.

• Bi-lingual language skills are a plus.

• Public speaking, group facilitation and excellent writing skills preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations required.

Special requirements:

Access to personal vehicle. Full time hours. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some nights/weekends as needed. Knowledge of New Castle County.

About Christiana Care:

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.