Job Opening: Community Health Educator

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Position Title: Community Health Educator  

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00pm M-F, some evenings and weekends, as needed Position Type: Temporary Full-Time/Hourly 

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour 

Position Summary: The Community Health Educator plays a vital role in supporting individuals  with disabilities by facilitating access to home modifications and health-related resources. This  position focuses on empowering clients to maintain independence, improve quality of life, and  navigate available services that enhance accessibility and safety in their homes. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide outreach, education, and direct assistance to individuals with disabilities regarding home modifications and related health services 

• Collaborate with occupational therapists, contractors, and funding agencies to coordinate home modification projects 

• Support clients in navigating available grant programs, financial assistance, and community resources for home modifications 

• Attend community events and workshops to promote awareness and education on independent living and accessibility solutions 

• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, assessments, and service referrals • Be willing and able to travel between Baltimore County and Harford County to visit  consumer’s homes. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience in community health work, social services, or disability advocacy • Knowledge of home modifications and accessibility solutions for individuals with disabilities 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with diverse populations 

• Proficiency in record-keeping and client documentation 

• Ability to travel locally for home visits and community events 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Community Health Worker or related field 

• Experience working with home modification projects and accessibility adaptations • Familiarity with ADA regulations and accessible housing guidelines 

Benefits: 

For all eligible employees, The IMAGE Center pays the cost of:  

• 11 paid holidays 

• Personal Leave Days Base Insurance Plan in full for qualified employees. • Sick and vacation time as it accrues 

• OneAmerica – 50K Term Life & Accidental Death and dismemberment (ADD Policy • OneAmerica – Group Short Term Disability Coverage; 3 Month Coverage, Off Job up to $1500/weekly 

To appl, please email your resume to info@imagemd.org with “Community Health Educator  Applicant” in the subject. 

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