Community Health Educator

Maternity Care Coalition • Philadelphia, PA

62d • $19 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit serving Pennsylvania and Delaware. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children ages 0–3 through direct service, advocacy, and research.

The Community Health Educator works in MCC’s Empower Your Choices (EYC) reproductive and sexual health education program. The role delivers engaging, evidence-based education to preteens, adolescents, and older adults in community- and school-based settings. Topics include puberty and adolescent development, reproductive and sexual health, healthy relationships, communication and decision-making, disease prevention, healthy aging, and wellness.

Programming is delivered virtually and primarily in person in schools, care settings, and community settings. Services may take place during regular business hours, in the evenings, and on weekends as needed. The position may involve a combination of remote and onsite work, determined by operational needs, responsibilities, and performance. Travel across specified Pennsylvania counties is required.

Requirements

• Experience in reproductive justice, sexual health, or related community-based programs and services.
• At least two years of experience facilitating groups, workshops, educational programs, or community outreach initiatives.
• Associate degree in social work, community health education, public health, or a related field; equivalent professional or lived experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton Counties and Philadelphia County.
• Knowledge of community and reproductive health issues, particularly those affecting youth, pregnant people, families with young children, and women across the lifespan.
• Sensitivity to issues facing the community served and knowledge of group facilitation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with diverse coworkers, partners, clients, and community members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms, and ability to use common software, spreadsheets, customized databases, and multimedia tools.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to document case notes and client data accurately.
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check where driving is an essential function.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours based on operational needs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, work at a computer, and sustain concentration; occasionally bend, reach, lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment generally not exceeding 30 pounds.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment background clearances and any additional required post-hire clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, community health education, public health, or a related field.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide interactive, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health education to youth ages 13–18.
• Lead community education sessions for preteens on puberty, menstrual health, and adolescent development.
• Facilitate workshops for older adults focused on healthy aging and overall well-being.
• Deliver programming virtually and primarily in person in care settings, schools, and community-based settings.
• Facilitate discussions and activities that support healthy decision-making, goal setting, and positive youth development.
• Connect youth to reproductive health services and resources, including menstrual products as appropriate.
• Conduct health promotion activities, provide client education, and distribute educational materials and disease-prevention resources, including condoms.
• Conduct pre- and post-surveys to measure program impact and effectiveness.
• Maintain timely, accurate participant records and group statistics for reporting and program evaluation.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist with community outreach to increase program awareness, engagement, and recruitment.
• Recruit participants through relationship-building, individualized support, and follow-up.
• Use evidence-based curricula and materials to deliver community education.
• Support and refer participants who need more intensive follow-up to appropriate services and agencies.
• Represent MCC at community meetings, health fairs, and other events as requested by the supervisor.
• Attend training and meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss work, goals, progress, challenges, and program outcomes.
• Follow MCC security guidelines and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Attend relevant staff meetings, participate in professional development, and complete special projects or other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation and one week of paid Winter Break.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage through CIGNA.
• Identity theft coverage through CIGNA.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary and supplemental life insurance and short-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter plans.
• Medical waiver credit.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 403B retirement plan with employer match.
• Pet insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree