Community Health Educator - HIV
About The Position
Community Healthcare Network (CHN), a not-for-profit organization serving more than 65,000 New Yorkers through primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and support services, is hiring a Community Health Educator for its HIV-related programming. CHN operates 14 federally qualified health centers across Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, as well as mobile vans that bring services to underserved communities. The organization provides judgment-free care regardless of race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status, or ability to pay. The educator plans and implements patient education activities that support informed consent and educates clients living with HIV/AIDS about transmission and risk-reduction strategies. Working with case managers, peer navigators, and program managers, the educator helps coordinate medical, educational, and social services addressing social determinants of health, with particular attention to the LGBTQ+ community. The role also supports the Ryan White Supportive Services program through education, assessments, counseling, nutrition support, food-voucher and home-meal delivery processes, outreach, and accurate recordkeeping. CHN describes opportunities for growth and development, an interdisciplinary and supportive team culture, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programming.
Requirements
- Associate degree and/or two years of experience working in a health-related field.
- At least two years of experience in a community health setting involving contact with patients or clients; relevant field experience may substitute for paid work experience.
- Ability to organize, develop, implement, and evaluate health education programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with group dynamics and individual counseling.
- Healthcare experience, depending on location.
- Interest in and commitment to the purpose and aims of the agency’s programs.
- Respect for individuals’ right to make their own healthcare decisions.
- Ability to communicate easily and interact cordially with people from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and religious backgrounds and with LGBTQ+ communities.
- Bilingual Spanish required.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and evaluate the Ryan White Supportive Services program’s patient education program.
- Conduct health intakes and assessments.
- Provide individual and group educational sessions for patients with special health needs or on health topics such as nutrition, STIs, HIV and AIDS, communicating effectively with providers, and decision-making skills.
- Organize, review, and recommend educational materials for ordering and distribution, and maintain an inventory of materials.
- Provide psychosocial support through individual and group sessions.
- Understand Food Voucher and Home Meal Delivery processes for enrolled clients; review allowable items with clients and communicate relevant information to the Program Manager and Case Manager.
- Provide basic nutrition counseling and support the Case Manager with Food Voucher and Home Meal Delivery distribution and reconciliation.
- Enter information consistently and promptly into charts, medical records, and other systems.
- Assist with developing, distributing, and implementing educational promotional materials.
- Attend relevant training and informational sessions and clinic staff meetings.
- Attend community meetings as a clinic or agency representative when assigned by the Program Manager.
- Facilitate related in-reach and outreach services for health center patients and CHN staff, as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Employee assistance programming
- Access to healthcare professionals and benefits supporting growth and development
- Supportive interdisciplinary team culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
