Youth Educator (48560)

WESTCARE INC•Hagåtña, GU

5d•$11 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

Person in this position will provide abstinence education, HIV and STI prevention education, and outreach for middle school youth in the I Lina’la-Hu (My Life) Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program. This person will also facilitate linkages to care as needed and follow up with program participants to ensure care is received.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required.
Two (2) years of alcohol and other drug counseling experience may be substituted for one (1) year of college-level education.
No more than one (1) year of college-level education may be substituted with alcohol and other drug counseling experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver Love Notes curriculum in middle school-based setting;
Facilitate meetings and other groups;
Track attendance, maintain records, and work with Evaluator and Research Assistant in data compilation
Complete support documentation;
Maintain youth in care through peer mentorship activities and making necessary referrals to support services such as mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, emergency housing assistance, employment training, and others;
Assure confidentiality of HIV-testing records as required by state and federalstatutes;
Assist in coordinating transportation for youth to get to and from appointments and support groups;
Work in collaboration with Program Coordinator to co-facilitate support groups and other activities for youth
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
All other duties as assigned