New job Health Education Assistant II in Riverside, CA | 2021

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Public Health Department is seeking a Health Education Assistant II to support the HIV/STD Program. Under general supervision, assists and participates in all phases of community and/or patient health and nutrition education programs, including planning and evaluation; and performs other related duties as required.

The Health Education Assistant II assists in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs within major functional areas of the Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health or Office on Aging. This class differs from the Health Education Assistant I in that the latter is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive training in the principles, methods, and techniques of community health and nutrition education including program planning and evaluation.

Incumbents with excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in HIV/STD health education are highly desired. Incumbents must be comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and will be involved with both in-person and virtual community outreach. Incumbents will be responsible for updating program website content, creating program social media posts, and develop educational materials for outreach within the community. Incumbents with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas are highly desired.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) includes the 439-bed Medical Center in Moreno Valley, 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers and several primary and specialty clinics throughout Riverside County, and the departments of Behavioral and Public Health. RUHS has been the foundation of health care, community wellness and medical education in Riverside County for more than 100 years and employs about 6,000 team members.

We are committed to delivering exceptional care through an integrated network of skilled and compassionate health care professionals who inspire hope, healing and wellness. RUHS is a teaching organization where generations of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and public, behavioral and allied health professionals have been trained. We provide sensitive and culturally appropriate support for families and individuals facing behavioral health challenges and substance abuse issues, as well as trusted programs aimed at improving the lives and advancing the health of our communities. At Riverside University Health System, our legacy of excellence is just the beginning of healthy future.