The Health Education Program Coordinator manages and implements health education programs, develops community education and outreach activities, and counsels patients. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates bilingual health education programs and activities on preventative health care, chronic disease management, Western medicine, and other related topics * Develops curricula, toolkits, health education programs and materials * Provides group class and/or one-on-one health education services to members and the general public * Acts as primary liaison with appropriate community agencies and schools to establish, promote, and carry out community education and outreach programs * Manages Health Education centers * Counsels patients on a variety of subjects such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, smoking cessation, substance abuse, teen health, Hepatitis B, preventive cancer screening and immunization, etc. * Coordinates with clinical departments to develop bilingual educational material * Reviews translations of materials for accuracy and appropriateness * Researches grants and funding opportunities, and assists in writing grant proposals * Collects, tabulates, analyzes program data, and prepares reports * Works collaboratively with Administration and Project Management Department, and provides support in health information projects such as activity schedule, newsletter, informational displays, flyers posters, staff bulletin, community health events, etc. * Travels to NEMS' clinic site to conduct programs and events * Supervises summer interns and volunteers and assists in implementing education activities for the Health Center Week * Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree (degree in public health or related field preferred). * CHES certification preferred * Two years' experience in community health education, health communication or related field preferred * Prior experience in program planning, design and implementation that incorporates evidence-based strategies and cultural competency * Experience with formative research or program evaluation preferred * Prior experience working with the underserved, immigrant, low-income and/or Asian communities preferred * Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required LANGUAGE: * Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) * Must be fluent in Chinese: Cantonese and/or Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking) STATUS: This is an FLSA Non-exempt position. This is not an OSHA high-risk position. NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).