Oral Health Educator

Oral Health Education Specialist

Hybrid position. Must live in the Indianapolis area.

Pay: $32.00/hour

Responsibilities:

• Training & Education: Develop and deliver tailored workshops, and training sessions for CNAs, school nurses, early learning centers, and community partners on oral health best practices.

• Resource Development: Create and distribute educational materials such as guides, checklists, pamphlets, posters, videos, and digital content tailored to skilled nursing facilities, school settings, and families.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) leadership, school administrators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to align oral health education with patient care protocols, school health needs, and community-based initiatives.

• Oral Health Advocacy: Promote the importance of oral health in overall health, especially for elderly residents, chronically ill patients, children, and vulnerable populations.

• Support & Guidance: Serve as a resource to CNAs, school nurses, educators, and community partners by providing ongoing support, answering questions, and offering solutions to oral health challenges.

• Outreach & Events: Support planning, coordination, and participation in community outreach events, health fairs, school-based programs, and public health campaigns to expand oral health awareness and access.

• Program Support: Assist with program planning, preparation and distribution of oral health education materials, grant proposals, budgets, data collection, and reporting.

• Evaluation: Monitor and assess the impact of educational programs and outreach activities and recommend improvements to enhance care delivery, school-based prevention, and community engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education, or a related field.

• Experience delivering health education or training programs, preferably in school, healthcare, long-term care, or community settings.

• Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental conditions, preventive care strategies, and behavior change techniques.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage CNAs, school nurses, healthcare teams, educators, families, and community partners.

• Ability to develop accessible, engaging, and culturally appropriate educational materials.

• Familiarity with skilled nursing facility workflows, school health programs, and public health outreach preferred.

• Relevant background in public health, data management, program evaluation, and grant writing preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with CNAs, school nurses, administrators, healthcare teams, and community stakeholders.

• Ability to present complex oral health information in a clear, accessible, and impactful manner.

• Empathy and understanding when addressing oral health challenges in vulnerable populations.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions, outreach activities, and program responsibilities.

• Creativity in developing materials and presenting oral health information in an engaging way.

• Proficiency in data management and analysis to support program evaluation and reporting.

• Flexibility to support oral health education needs across long-term care, school, early learning, and community settings