Health Educator

Girls Inc of Boston and Lynn•Lynn, MA

6d•$44,500 - $51,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is seeking two full-time, non-exempt Health Educators to promote healthy sexuality education to girls through affiliate programming. This role serves as a community resource, delivering comprehensive curricula to middle and high school girls in Lynn Public Schools and community agencies. The Health Educator will contribute to a holistic approach to healthy sexuality education, incorporating trauma-informed care, cultural competency, LGBTQ+ issues, racial justice, and social & emotional learning. Reporting to the Director of Adolescent Sexuality Education, this position is part of the Middle and High School Programs department and aims to help participants lead productive and fulfilling lives. The annual compensation range is $44,500 - $51,000. This is a hybrid position requiring work both onsite and within the Lynn Public School system and community agencies. As a full-time role, the Health Educator position is eligible to participate in the organization's benefits program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in health education or another related field, or four years of relevant experience
Minimum of two years of experience of direct service experience working with adolescents, including teaching or implementing education programs for middle and/or high school youth
Experience with teen pregnancy prevention/healthy sexuality approaches
Excellent management and organizational skills
Experience working with youth and adults in a multicultural, urban setting
Ability to identify community needs and changing environmental norms around youth
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications or similar web applications for day-to-day office administration tasks
Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and experiences
Commitment to addressing the impact of racism and other oppressions on sexual and reproductive health
Commitment to addressing the impact of gender inequity and other oppressions on the healthy development of youth
Able to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, supportive, and creative environment for youth, staff, and volunteers
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, plan ahead, anticipate, and articulate program needs
Ability to collaborate and apply effective group facilitation skills
Ability to commute to multiple and varied settings on the same day
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may change week to week and include early mornings and/or late evenings
Experience with behavior management using an empathetic and solution-seeking approach
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other applications to conduct day-to-day administrative tasks efficiently

Nice To Haves

Fluent in multiple languages (English, English/Spanish, Haitian Creole/English, etc.)

Responsibilities

Deliver Girls Inc. healthy sexuality curricula in the Lynn Public Schools and community agencies
Collaborate and coordinate with the Lynn Public School administration and health teachers
Plan and implement programming and workshops, including Girls Inc. healthy sexuality, for the middle and high school program participants as requested
Plan and co-facilitate special events such as National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, local health fairs, and parent workshops as requested
Attend Massachusetts Department of Public Health provider meetings, trainings, and participate in regular conference calls as requested
Complete all reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and Girls Inc., administer all surveys and maintain accurate records regarding program delivery
Analyze data from participant surveys to inform programming and grant reporting
Serve as an advocate and resource for healthy sexuality education, which includes partnering with the Lynn Public Schools, Lynn Community Health Center, North Shore Medical Center, Girls Inc. National, and other service providers
Provide ongoing technical assistance/support to the community around healthy sexuality strategies, as well as training for program staff
Participate as a member of the Middle School and Teen Program teams to assess the needs of girls and the greater community, and how Girls Inc. is/could be meeting such needs
Monitor progress and inform the manager about all problems, concerns, and needs of youth and collaborating organizations
Work collaboratively with Girls Inc. staff to provide a safe, secure, pro-girl environment
Seek out and attend webinars and trainings to create a more holistic approach to Healthy Sexuality education, including but not limited to trauma-informed care, cultural competency, LGBTQ+, racial justice, and social & emotional learning
Travel to and from schools to implement healthy sexuality education
Assist with program adaptations as needed