Community Health Educator -Westchester and Rockland County

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc.•Elmsford, NY

3d•$27 - $28

About The Position

Provides sexuality and reproductive health education as well as outreach and coalition building throughout Rockland County. Coordinates peer education program in Rockland County.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, social work or counseling, or a related area preferred.
Minimum of one year experience in education/community outreach or equivalent work experience.
Experience in developing and administering youth and peer education programs.
Understanding of and commitment to providing programs utilizing an equity and reproductive justice lens
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse groups of teens, staff and volunteers.
Good record keeping and time management skills.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Valid driver’s license.
Own transportation.
Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Commitment to the goals of Planned Parenthood.
Demonstrating empathy; recognizing inherent worth, and treating individuals with respect
Protecting confidentiality of staff
Appreciating the Planned Parenthood culture and its function in human behavior, and recognizing cultural strengths
Seeking to understand patient’s cultures and value of diversity to be able to provide competent services.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop cooperative working relationships with targeted community agencies and schools in Rockland County.
Develop, promote, and deliver sex education programs for youth, parents, and community members as per department grants and program goals.
Coordinate teen peer education program, including recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision to youth peer educators.
Coordinate outreach activities in assigned region including representation at health fairs, school and recreational programs, colleges, and community events.
Organize and/or participate in county-based coalitions to build community relationships and increase PPHP visibility.
Maintain Education and Training education and outreach statistics for programming in Rockland County.
Prepare and submit required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
Assist Manager, Education and Training in completion of data collection and grant reports.
Read and stay current on all information concerning sexuality, reproductive health, and adolescent health.
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Education and Training.
During work hours, regularly checks personal PPHP email account for important agency-related communications.