Community Health Worker

Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.•Birmingham, AL

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker educates patients and community members through health center services, community-based organizations, and schools. The role conducts outreach and curriculum-based workshops on sexuality, reproductive health, substance abuse prevention, and overall wellbeing. It also participates in community collaboratives to raise awareness of Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) services and build relationships with community partners. Working under indirect supervision, the Community Health Worker collaborates with medical providers and health center management at the Birmingham Health Center to assess client needs according to established protocols, provide information and referrals, and deliver public health education. The position is based at the Birmingham Health Center and includes travel in Birmingham, Alabama, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Strong commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood Southeast.
Open and positive attitude about human sexuality, gender equality, and human rights.
Commitment to helping people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, or socioeconomic status.
Ability to follow program protocols, curricula, and standards.
Availability to attend meetings and trainings and facilitate workshops.
Strong knowledge of community resources and understanding of the needs of the community, schools, and community partners served.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to manage time and complete goals by established deadlines.
Good communication skills and aptitude for public speaking.
Ability to facilitate presentations for diverse groups.
Ability to conduct outreach and networking in the community and willingness to travel.
Ability to speak publicly about sensitive topics, including sexual health, STIs, FDA-approved birth control methods, and other health topics.
Ability and willingness to travel within Birmingham, Alabama, and surrounding areas.
Reliable transportation for onsite and off-site work.
If using a personal vehicle for work, a valid Alabama driver’s license and current auto insurance meeting Alabama minimum requirements are required.
High school diploma or GED, or at least three years of small- or large-group facilitation experience.
At least one year of direct work experience as a substance use disorder specialist, housing specialist, family planning or sexual health risk-reduction counselor, navigation specialist, or in a similar role.
Direct knowledge of the local community and a strong interest in the community and its people.
Documentation of a negative TB screen completed within 12 months before starting.

Nice To Haves

Group facilitation experience related to sexual health, family planning, housing, or substance use disorder.
Experience working one-on-one with patients, clients, or consumers.
Experience conducting community outreach, such as event tabling or crowd canvassing at schools, community centers, churches, or similar locations.

Responsibilities

Orient patients to health education and community services related to health issues, following established protocols.
Provide individual or group education at a medical provider’s request on chronic and infectious disease prevention and control, behavioral health, and perinatal health conditions.
Under a medical provider’s direction, provide health promotion and coaching, including goal setting and action plans, as part of a health care team.
Deliver community education on sexuality, reproductive health, and substance abuse prevention using education department curricula and guides.
With supervisor approval, participate in community collaboratives, outreach, events, and activities promoting sexual health, wellbeing, and PPSE clinical services.
Facilitate education classes and conduct outreach and engagement in designated areas, schools, and community partner locations.
Maintain a resource guide and provide community members with information about available services, including warm hand-offs to support effective service connections.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community agencies and leaders through outreach and networking.
Complete administrative tasks accurately and with attention to detail.
Stay current on reproductive health, sexuality education, and substance abuse issues, and attend trainings and professional development workshops identified by the supervisor.
Advocate for reproductive health in various settings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Supervisor.