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2 people are interested
Help keiki breathe easier--become an asthma management facilitator.
ORGANIZATION: The American Lung Association in Hawaii
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2 people are interested
An Asthma Management Certified Facilitator is a community member, health professional or health educator who likes working with children. As an asthma management facilitator, you work with American Lung Association in HawaiĘ»i staff to coordinate and deliver our asthma management programs--Asthma Basics, Open Airways For Schools, Kickin’ Asthma--in schools and other community venues.
Asthma Basics: A 60-min workshop about the basics of asthma is offered to parents and family caregivers, childcare providers and adult professionals interested in asthma.
Open Airways for Schools: Six 40-minute group sessions with keiki aged 8-11 so they can learn how to recognize and manage their personal asthma triggers, warning signs and symptoms in a fun and interactive way.
Kickin’ Asthma: Four 45-minute interactive group sessions especially tailored to help older students, aged 11-16, develop asthma self-management skills.
Major Duties
- Maintain current signed Facilitator Agreement on file with the American Lung Association
- Complete the online training module which provides guidance on facilitating the asthma management programs
- Deliver one or more of the asthma management programs
- Maintain regular communications with your American Lung Association staff contact, including submission of required forms and record-keeping
Qualifications
- A tobacco-free lifestyle (NO use of any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes)
- Comply with fragrance-free policies while representing the American Lung Association
- Experience working with children and youth preferred, but not required
- Must provide own transportation, but mileage reimbursement may be available
- Must submit a background check
Time Commitment
- Complete online facilitator training: 2-3 hours
- Prepare and facilitate asthma management class sessions: approximately 3 hours/session
- Open Airways for Schools: complete all 6 sessions per course
- Kickin’ Asthma: complete all 4 sessions per course
More opportunities with The American Lung Association in Hawaii
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The American Lung Association in Hawaii
Location:
201 Merchant Street, Suite 901, Honolulu, HI 96813, US
Mission Statement
To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Description
Founded on Kauai in 1929, the American Lung Association in Hawaii is the oldest private non-profit voluntary health agency in the state and is part of the nationwide organization fighting for air. Lung health programs in Hawaii focus on asthma management, tobacco prevention and cessation, and indoor air quality.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kalaheo, HI 96741
DATE POSTED
October 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum: 1 semester Preferred: 1 academic year
- Must not use tobacco (including e-cigarettes) Must comply with fragrance-free policy