Community Health Educator

Posted on: 2007-06-26

DEBBIE JANKOWSKI 147 Harrison Avenue Glenside PA 19038 (H) 215-887-2679 [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE June 2006 – Present COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR Our Lady of Lourdes Wellness Center Collingswood, NJ • Manage Corporate Wellness Program including: managing client accounts, coordinating client events, scheduling staff to deliver services, processing contracts, and billing. • Coordinate and deliver education programs and screenings to Lourdes Employees. • Market holistic wellness programs and services to Lourdes Employees and the local community. • Manage all aspects of an older adult wellness program including developing a yearly activity calendar, securing guest speakers, registering participants, delivering educational seminars and performing various screenings. October 2002 –June 2006 PROGRAM COORDINATOR Health Promotion Council of Southeastern PA Philadelphia, PA • Managed a community based program focusing on chronic disease prevention, nutrition and physical activity in 4 targeted communities including: budget management, program development and implementation, evaluation and reporting. Established and maintained relationships with community organizations, residents’ associations, churches, recreation centers, parenting groups and City Health Care Centers. • Developed and implemented nutrition education interventions for residents living in shelters and transitional housing. Scheduled monthly programs at 20 sites, reaching approximately 175 adults and children per month. Expanded education programs to include 4 job training sites, which serviced shelter residents. Scheduled and conducted focus groups as well as interpret results and report findings. Developed culturally appropriate low-literacy handouts and training materials. • Coordinated, scheduled and implemented tobacco control activities aimed at reducing the sale of tobacco products to minors including processing information for compliance checks, educating licensed tobacco vendors on the sale of tobacco products to minors, and participating in various advocacy activities. • Coordinated, scheduled and conducted 6 yearly ServSafe food safety certification courses. • Recruited and interviewed student interns for various projects. • Coordinated HIPPA activities in compliance with federal regulations. April 2001 – October 2002 MANAGER OF LUNG HEALTH American Lung Association of Pennsylvania, Plymouth Meeting, PA • Developed, administered, implemented and evaluated American Lung Association asthma education programs. Expanded programs in 28 elementary schools throughout the 5 county area. Coordinated asthma education activities for annual asthma camp serving over 80 inner city youth annually. • Provided resources and guidance to numerous coalitions and task forces related to lung disease and other lung health issues. • Expanded and maintained relationships with hospitals, health care agencies and schools to form collaborative partnerships. • Assisted in coordinating special events and fund raising activities. Debbie Jankowski Page 2 August 1999 – April 2001 COMMUNITY DETECTION SPECIALIST American Cancer Society of Pennsylvania – Southeast Region, Chalfont, PA • Served as a liaison between the American Cancer Society and various community organizations including: 12 hospitals, 2 health departments, church groups, local businesses, and schools. Recruited 21 healthcare professionals for volunteer speaker bureau. Coordinated 52 cancer awareness programs in at risk communities. Established new client bases in various geographical areas by promoting programs and services. • Developed a Cancer Detection Workgroup Committee consisting of 10 volunteers. Collaborated with the Workgroup to develop an action plan for outreach programs specific to breast cancer. Conducted targeted awareness campaigns in designated communities. • Conducted a Community Assessment including: data collection, analysis, identification of underserved communities and high risk populations. • Referred over 200 uninsured and underinsured women to facilities for free mammography screenings. December 1991 - June 1999 HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST Health Promotion Council Of Southeastern PA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA • Created, developed, presented and evaluated health education & wellness programs for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Programs have been presented to more than 5,000 municipal employees and over 500 community groups. Topics include nutrition, physical fitness, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stress. • Served as Senior Project Coordinator for the 1999 National Men’s Health & Fitness Conference and Exposition. Planned, coordinated and facilitated monthly meetings for 5 Committees and 2 Sub-Committees. Planned, coordinated and implemented a Health Fair consisting of 16 health screenings and 100 workshop presentations. • Coordinated and conducted blood pressure and cholesterol screenings at over 80 sites. • Conduct job task analysis for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which included: research, data collection, interviews, and on-site observations. March 1989 - June 1991 HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM SPECIALIST American Red Cross, Philadelphia, PA • Marketed, planned and administered American Red Cross Health and Safety Programs to the community and corporations. Increased corporate client base by 50%. • Recruited, trained and scheduled over 50 instructors and volunteers. September 1981 - March 1989 PROGRAM DIRECTOR Frankford YWCA, Philadelphia, PA • Managed all facets of Aquatic and Health & Fitness Departments including: budget planning, supervising 45 staff and volunteers, and program planning & implementation. • Expanded Aquatic and Health Fitness Departments by adding eight new programs. Increased program attendance 30%. • Developed policy manual for Aquatic and Health & Fitness employees. • Created, developed, implemented and presented a Community Health Outreach Program. Topics include: nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, exercise, and home safety. Programs were presented to 15 local Senior Citizen groups. • Served as Branch Administrator overseeing activities of 60 employees throughout five departments Debbie Jankowski Page 3 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA • Master of Education: Exercise Physiology • Bachelor of Science Recreation Management • Certified Health Education Specialist • PA Certification in Blood Pressure Measurement • American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Facilitator • Certified Tutor in Adult Literacy • Certified Tutor in English as a Second Language • ServSafe Instructor • ServSafe Food Safety Certification • City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certification PRESENTATIONS and PUBLICATIONS • Presented at The American Council for Fitness and Nutrition(ACFN) “TRIUMPH” (Trends, Resources and Inspirations for Understanding and Maintaining Physical Health in Pennsylvania) (July 2005) • Guest instructor for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Class at Cabrini College (March 2006, March 2005 and February 2004) • Appeared as a panelist on local TV program Newsprobe (May 1997). Topic discussed was “Managing Stress in the “90’s.” • Presented at the Pennsylvania Public Health Association Conference (October 1997). Topic presented: “Save A Life…YOURS!” Firefighters Take Charge in the Kitchen. A Nutrition Education Program for Fire Fighters. • Co-author “The Philadelphia Police Department’s Response to the Americans with Disabilities Act” Police Chief Magazine (March 1993) VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE American Lung Association, Plymouth Meeting PA • Direct over 80 campers and parents on check in procedures for annual asthma camp. Frankford and Northeast YWCA, Philadelphia PA • Teach all levels of swimming to children, adults, and the physically challenged for over 20 years. Center For Literacy, Philadelphia, PA • One-on one reading tutor for adult student. • Volunteer Tutor Speaker for 1992 Annual Student/Teacher Recognition Event.