Job Opening: Community Health Educator

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.