Health Educator

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. Join a team where compassion and ambition go hand-in-hand!✨ Benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance✅ Flexible spending accounts✅ 403(b) retirement planWhy VCC?• ? Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.Provide direct information, education, and referrals to individuals and groups in target population as required by program and/or as directed by Supervisor. Assist in planning, developing, and implementing program strategies. Work with other program staff, VCC staff and community partners.Provide group and individual information, education, and referrals to target population, in accordance with program guidelines and/or as directed by SupervisorAssist in recruiting groups and individuals for participation in programAssist in development of a wide range of materials, such as educational curriculum, fliers, and news releasesCompile and submit verbal and written reportsServe as a representative at professional meetings, as neededServe as a liaison between program and community, as neededAssist in planning, developing and implementing program strategiesCompile, analyze and summarize data and information for program reporting requirementsMinimumHigh School diploma or equivalentMinimum four years of experience in community educationValid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportationAbility and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekendsComfortable working with marginalized populations (LGBTQ+, people who use drugs, unhoused population, etc.)Comfortable with the harm reduction approach Bilingual English and Spanish PreferredBachelor’s degree in related field or associates degree with minimum two years' of experience in community educationRequired Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesAbility to present information accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groupsGood verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, providers and other staffAbility to plan and facilitate internal and community meetingsExperience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilitiesPay Range$23.00 - $24.00

Created: 2025-11-15