Bilingual Health Educator

HUCKLEBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMS INC•San Rafael, CA

4d•$26 - $28

About The Position

The Health Educator is deeply embedded in HTHP’s health promotion activities. The Health Educator is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting educational workshops, adapting curriculum, supporting clinic flow, and conducting health counseling at Teen Tuesday Clinic, participating in community outreach, supporting intern and volunteer projects, and leading additional youth enrichment activities and programs. Responsibilities also include social media development and engagement.

Requirements

Prior experience in public speaking and teaching health education workshops
Bilingual English/Spanish capacity with the ability to teach workshops in Spanish
Ability to translate and develop materials in Spanish
Experience working in health promotion and sexual and reproductive health
Proven history of excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Experience working with professionals in schools or community-based organizations
Commitment to adolescent health, equitable healthcare access, reproductive justice, and antiracism.
Proficiency in Canva Design
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
Highly organized, creative, innovative, and communicative
Ability to take initiative and work proactively
High level of professionalism and ethical standards
TB Clearance
Valid CA Driver’s license, clear DMV record, and reliable transportation
COVID-19 Vaccination
Must pass DOJ/FBI background check. Due to our requirements with licensing, candidates with backgrounds including items on the non-exemptible crime list will not be eligible for employment at this time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Marin County schools and resources for youth
Demonstrated understanding of public health principles, ecological models of health behavior, and strategies for health behavior change
Knowledge with equitable interventions and reproductive justice and health promotion

Responsibilities

Independently or collaboratively facilitate bilingual (English/Spanish) virtual and in-person health workshops in schools and community settings, covering topics such as consent, bodily autonomy, healthy relationships, contraception, STI/HIV prevention, and effective communication.
Adapt and develop bilingual (English/Spanish) sexual and reproductive health workshops consistent with program goals and California Healthy Youth Act standards.
Conduct sexual and reproductive health counseling for youth clients during Teen Tuesday Clinic, both in person and via telehealth, providing accurate information, non-judgmental support, and linkage to appropriate services as needed
Assist in maintaining efficient clinic flow and provide lead support during Teen Tuesday sessions
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all aspects of programming, including clinic services, workshops, and peer health education activities
Develop health promotion tools and resources for youth, professionals, and parents
Responsible for the development of social media health promotion content and engagement
Prepare and support the facilitation of peer health education programming and maintain communication with peer health educators
Support intern and volunteer projects
Participate in community outreach, events, and conferences
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, in-services, growth plan and regular supervision
Answering office phones and providing referral support for other programs
Occasional evening/weekend/early morning work required