Health And Wellness Educator
Current- Participate in the development of self-management health goals for youth up to age 21- Facilitate regular face to face meetings with youth/family to monitor progress and provide support for the self-management goals included in the service plan-Engage assigned child and families in health promotion planning and activities, including the provision of motivational interventions to increase treatment and support lifestyle changes-Provide health education specific to the 8 Dimensions of Wellness Model of assigned youth- Facilitate the engagement of youth and families in community supports which may include preparing youth and family for pending appointments and accompanying youth and families on appointments to reduce youth/family apprehension- Participate in transitional care and follow-up planning on assigned youth