Adolescent Health Specialist

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! As an Adolescent Health Specialist, you will deliver SELF (Seeing and Exploring Life’s Future) sex ed curriculum to youth in school and community settings. Implement a comprehensive adolescent health program founded on youth development best practices that provide information and resources on adolescent health topics including pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, STI prevention, youth wellness, and more with youth and caring adults. Establish and maintain relationships with staff from school and community partners and provide technical consultation and program planning services to community partners as requested.

Requirements

• Lived experience that connects to the needs of the diverse communities served plus 1 year of experience working with youth OR bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Health, Youth Studies or related field plus 1 year experience working with youth
• Driver’s license and insurance required
• Knowledge of adolescent development and comprehensive sexuality education
• High comfort level teaching sexuality education

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali

Responsibilities

• Deliver SELF (Seeing and Exploring Life’s Future) sex ed curriculum to youth in school and community settings.
• Implement a comprehensive adolescent health program founded on youth development best practices.
• Provide information and resources on adolescent health topics including pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, STI prevention, youth wellness, and more with youth and caring adults.
• Establish and maintain relationships with staff from school and community partners.
• Provide technical consultation and program planning services to community partners as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees