Adolescent Health Educator

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Adolescent Health Educators are responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination and implementation of the Personal Responsibility Education Program, funded by the Family Youth Services Bureau. The PREP program is a collaborative effort that emphasizes principles of positive youth development and optimal health emphasizing both abstinence and contraception and addressing the adulthood preparation subjects of healthy relationships, parent-child communication, educational and career success, healthy life skills, and adolescent development in order to significantly reduce the number of teen pregnancies in the Harrisonburg, Rockingham and Page County area of Virginia. PREP is part of SexEdVA at the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services at JMU. CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose.

Requirements

• Knowledge of adolescent development, sexuality education and best practices in delivering teen pregnancy prevention programming.
• Ability to work with youth and facilitate youth programming, engage in public speaking, plan effective public health education programs, and implement health education programs.
• Ability to communicate health information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with community partners and engage in outreach.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess good oratory, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Get Real program with 6th - 8th grade students in Page County and Harrisonburg City schools. Facilitation takes place between the hours of 7:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.
• The facilitator is responsible for learning curriculum, preparing classroom materials, adhering to the school scheduling, collecting attendance and student surveys, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring program fidelity, IRB compliance, medical accuracy, and age appropriateness at all times.
• Assist the PREP program leadership in developing materials for social media, newsletters, and community engagement events.
• Facilitate the Safer Choices program with 9th and 10th grade students in Rockingham, Page, and Harrisonburg schools. Facilitation takes place between the hours of 7:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.
• The facilitator is responsible for learning curriculum, preparing classroom materials, adhering to the school scheduling, collecting attendance and student surveys, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring program fidelity, IRB compliance, medical accuracy, and age appropriateness at all times.
• Assist in the recruitment of SexEdVA Youth Ambassadors and the facilitation of monthly meetings.
• Provide support for coordination and implementation of the annual teen health fairs.

Benefits

• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed