Health Educator Jobs in California
Health Educator jobs in California are concentrated in public health departments, large hospital systems, community health centers, and nonprofit organizations, with openings at every level from entry-level community outreach to senior program manager. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The most in-demand specialties in California right now are chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, and behavioral health education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
Help Members Take Charge of Their HealthAlignment Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Bilingual Spanish Health Coach & Educator to support members through in-home, telehealth, and telephonic visits across Los Angeles and Orange County.
In this rewarding role, you'll build meaningful relationships with members, caregivers, and families while providing health coaching, education, encouragement, and access to resources that help improve overall health and well-being. If you enjoy working independently, connecting with diverse communities, and making a direct impact in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
- Candidates must be comfortable conducting home visits throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, California.
What You'll Do
Conduct home and virtual visits with Alignment Health members.
Provide wellness coaching to help reduce high-risk behaviors and support healthy lifestyle changes.
Collaborate with Advanced Practice Clinicians and Social Workers to create personalized action plans.
Connect members with community resources and social services.
Deliver health education and wellness materials to members, caregivers, and families.
Coordinate care with internal teams and community partners.
Support member satisfaction, engagement, and retention through exceptional service.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum 1+ year of experience as a wellness, health coach or educator
Spanish/English Bilingual
Knowledge of health, wellness, nutrition, exercise, and behavior change principles
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and remotely.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s degree or two years additional experience in lieu of education.
Preferred:
Senior care experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Medical Assistant License
Why Join Alignment Health?
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.
Enjoy a mix of in-home and virtual member engagement.
Work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative care team.
Mileage reimbursement provided for home visits.
Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2 The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range: $48,373.00 - $72,559.00Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health’s talent acquisition team, please email careers@ahcusa.com.
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
Help Members Take Charge of Their HealthAlignment Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Bilingual Spanish Health Coach & Educator to support members through in-home, telehealth, and telephonic visits across Los Angeles and Orange County.
In this rewarding role, you'll build meaningful relationships with members, caregivers, and families while providing health coaching, education, encouragement, and access to resources that help improve overall health and well-being. If you enjoy working independently, connecting with diverse communities, and making a direct impact in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
- Candidates must be comfortable conducting home visits throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, California.
What You'll Do
Conduct home and virtual visits with Alignment Health members.
Provide wellness coaching to help reduce high-risk behaviors and support healthy lifestyle changes.
Collaborate with Advanced Practice Clinicians and Social Workers to create personalized action plans.
Connect members with community resources and social services.
Deliver health education and wellness materials to members, caregivers, and families.
Coordinate care with internal teams and community partners.
Support member satisfaction, engagement, and retention through exceptional service.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum 1+ year of experience as a wellness, health coach or educator
Spanish/English Bilingual
Knowledge of health, wellness, nutrition, exercise, and behavior change principles
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and remotely.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s degree or two years additional experience in lieu of education.
Preferred:
Senior care experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Medical Assistant License
Why Join Alignment Health?
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.
Enjoy a mix of in-home and virtual member engagement.
Work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative care team.
Mileage reimbursement provided for home visits.
Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2 The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range: $48,373.00 - $72,559.00Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health’s talent acquisition team, please email careers@ahcusa.com.
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Health Educator Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health educator jobs across California.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential recognized by California employers
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, or a closely related field
- Experience designing and delivering health education programs for diverse community populations
- Proficiency in needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, bilingual Spanish a frequent plus
- Familiarity with California Medi-Cal, county public health, or community clinic settings
Health Educator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a health educator in California?
The standard path into a health educator role in California is a bachelor's degree in public health, community health, or health education, followed by earning the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential, which California employers widely require or strongly prefer. The CHES exam is administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. California does not issue its own state license for health educators, but county public health departments and major health systems treat CHES certification as the professional benchmark.
Which companies hire health educators in California?
California health educator roles are posted by Big Smiles, Sutter Health, and Alignment Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of large integrated health systems, county health departments, and Federally Qualified Health Centers means consistent openings across the state throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most health educator jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles have the most health educator openings in California right now. Los Angeles dominates because of its scale and the concentration of county public health infrastructure, large hospital systems, and community health organizations, while San Francisco and Sacramento reflect Northern California's dense network of integrated health systems and state government health agencies that regularly staff health education positions.
Are there remote health educator jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited, because much of the work involves in-person community outreach, patient education, and on-site program delivery. About 83% of health educator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The positions most likely to offer remote flexibility are program coordination, grant-funded research roles, and curriculum development positions that don't require direct client contact.
How can I get hired as a health educator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a community health worker or health educator intern role with a California county public health department or a Federally Qualified Health Center, where programs are often structured to bring in candidates without prior professional experience. Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run community benefit programs that hire associates and program assistants. Completing an AmeriCorps placement with a California community health organization, earning your CHES credential early, and building a portfolio of any volunteer health outreach work gives applicants a clear edge over other new entrants.
Where can I find and apply to health educator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to health educator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings by city or specialty, find the roles that fit your background and availability, and apply directly to each employer without any intermediary step.
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