Health Educator (WIC/Ambltry)

NYU Langone Health•Brooklyn, NY

47d

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. The Sexual Health Educator will provide health education and support for students participating in the SRAE program at Sunset Park Prep and Charles O Dewey Middle Schools. The program will include facilitating the Making a Difference evidence based curriculum, parent workshops, and individual meetings with youth and a summer program to provide comprehensive age-appropriate sexual health education for youth ages 10-13.

Requirements

HS Diploma
Prior work experience with community health outreach
Health related background
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
At least two years providing services to young adults
Good interpersonal skills
Workshop facilitation experience
Interest in public health/sexual health education

Responsibilities

Facilitate MAD curriculum with middle school students
Plan and facilitate parent workshops
Work with program coordinator to run summer peer educator group
Provide one on one risk reduction counseling to students and connect them to needed resources
Work with Coordinator to ensure all deliverables associated with SRAE grant are met including fidelity to the MAD curriculum
Build relationships with community partners, school staff, and parent organizations
Ensure that a Positive Youth Development Approach is used in all programming and that all services and lessons are LGBTQ inclusive
Work with Coordinator to prepare reports for SRAE grant