IN-DOH-Oral Health Educator, Part Time

Job Description

Oral Health
Educator

Overview:

The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health
awareness and education among schools, early learning center. This role
involves developing and delivering training programs, providing resources, and
equipping school nurses and children and families in
early learning centers with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster good
oral hygiene practices among their student populations.

The Oral health Educator will play a pivotal role in
promoting oral health awareness and managing various program-related
activities. Responsibilities include contributing to preparation and
distribution of oral health education materials, assisting in writing grant
proposals and budgets to secure necessary funding

Responsibilities:

– Training & Education: Develop and conduct
engaging workshops, seminars, and training sessions for school nurses on
oral health best practices.

– Resource Development: Create educational
materials, such as pamphlets, posters, and digital content, tailored for
use in school settings.

– Collaboration: Partner with school administrators,
healthcare professionals, and community organizations to ensure cohesive
oral health initiatives.

– Advocacy: Advocate for oral health awareness in schools by promoting
preventative care and regular screenings.

– Support: Provide ongoing guidance to school nurses, answering questions
and offering solutions to challenges related to oral health management.

– Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of educational
programs and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education, or a
related field.

– Certification in Oral Health Education (preferred).

– Experience in delivering health education or training programs,
ideally in a school or healthcare setting.

– Strong communication and presentation skills.

– Ability to create accessible and engaging educational materials.

– Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental issues, and
preventative care strategies.

Skills:

– Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with school nurses,
administrators, and community stakeholders.

– Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions and
resources.

– Creativity in developing materials and presenting information in a
clear, impactful way.

– Familiarity with behavior change techniques for promoting improved
oral health habits.

– Proficiency in data management and analysis, relevant background in
public health and grant writing skills preferred