Health Educator Supervisor (Program Manager)

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc•New York, NY

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Educator Supervisor is responsible for meeting contractual requirements and work plan goals, overseeing the Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program (CAPP) and Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP). This role involves supervising CAPP/PREP staff, including Youth Health Educators, Parents/Community Outreach Liaison, Media Communication Specialist/Consultant, Interns, and Peer Mentors. The supervisor acts as a liaison to the community, promoting comprehensive sexual health education, adolescent pregnancy prevention, family planning, and youth development. This position is part of Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals and families and creating lasting change in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree at minimum, with at least 3-5 years experience conducting workshops with adolescents, parents, and the community at large.
Strong knowledge and experience with adolescent pregnancy prevention, program implementation and evaluation are required.
The position requires a flexible schedule that includes some evening/weekend work.
Computer literate.
Bilingual.
Knowledge of chemical addictions, co-occurring disorders and associated behaviors.
Attention to detail.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness (Data collection, management and analysis, problem analysis and planning and organizing).
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions: Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses: Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Focuses on solving conflict, Maintains confidentiality; listens to others; Remains open to others’ ideas.
Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work.
Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Friendly, courteous, service-orientated, professional, outgoing, and client service oriented.
Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude.
Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
Team player with a “can do” attitude that can work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees and clients.
Organize tasks, manages time well and directs oneself.
Performs job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews.
Maintains a work focused atmosphere; shares techniques for increasing productivity.
Performs duties in a manner that expedites work requirements.
Manages time, adheres to deadlines and prioritizes tasks.
Provides appropriate notice for absences and late arrivals, and is not chronically absent or late.
Refers to and follows agency policy and procedures.
Meets productivity requirements for position.
Reports potential safety hazards on agency property.
Uses good judgment in matters of safety and liability for which there may not be prescribed procedures.
Shares information only where the “need to know” exists.
Conversations are conducted with privacy in mind (information is not discussed in public areas).
Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in relating to community agencies, coworkers, clients and other associates.
Responds to problems and conflict with solution-focused thinking.
Works effectively with people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or national origin.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Health Education or Public health preferred.
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities partners including Article 28 Health providers, schools, Community -based organizations, Faith -Based organizations, Legislators through our Queens to ensure program youth and families are receiving required services.
Provide information sessions to individual youth or groups. Sessions can include parents, schools and service provider staff to promote comprehensive sexual health education and assist parents with communicating with their youth.
Develop positive activities that are youth development focused and will support healthy choices, a healthy lifestyle expose youth to career exploration, cultural and educational activities.
Plans and executes program activities in accordance with goals of CAPP, Technical assistance from Act for Youth, Guidelines for Healthy Foods in
Ensure completion of all program activities and curriculum, in compliance with approved work plans.
Manages the CAPP team in all areas of supervision, performance management, hiring, and training staff.
Provide bi-weekly supervision to CAPP staff and Youth Peer Mentors.
Refer CAPP youth for Elmcor and/or Community extracurricular activities, recreation, job training, employment etc.
Works with Data Analyst in data collected from needs assessments to create community plans.
Assist in crisis intervention of client needs including domestic violence, education, legal, mental health, and medical issues.
Manage and assist in meeting the goals of the Community Advisory Council Meeting.
Maintain contact with current funders, contract managers. Complete required monthly reports, quarterly reports, and continuation of funding applications.
Working with Data Analyst, responsible for quality assurance including chart reviews, program evaluations and reporting both internally and externally.
Review budgets and assist in budget modifications and adjustments narratives
Revise and update policy and procedures manuals, forms and systems as needed
Attend workshops/conferences and represent Elmcor in the service provider community at various meetings/function
Other duties as assigned