Job Description

Community Health Educator

• Position Summary: Provides sexuality and reproductive health education, as well as outreach and coalition building throughout Westchester County.
• Coordinates peer education programs in Suffolk County 

Essential Functions: 

• Identify and develop cooperative working relationships with targeted community agencies and schools in Westchester County. 
• Develop, promote, and deliver sex education programs in English and Spanish for youth, parents, and community members as per department grants and program goals. 
• Coordinate teen peer education program, including recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision to youth peer educators. 
• Coordinate outreach activities in assigned region including representation at health fairs, school and recreational programs, colleges, and community events. 
• Organize and/or participate in county-based coalitions to build community relationships and increase PPHP visibility. 
• Maintain Education and Training education and outreach statistics for programming in Westchester County. 
• Prepare and submit required paperwork and reports in a timely manner. 
• Assist Manager, Education and Training in completion of data collection and grant reports. 
• Read and stay current on all information concerning sexuality, reproductive health, and adolescent health.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Education and Training. 
• During work hours, regularly checks personal PPHP email account for important agency-related communications. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience, Education and Licensure
• Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, social work or counseling, or a related area preferred. 
• Minimum of one-year experience in education/community outreach or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience in developing and administering youth and peer education programs. 
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse groups of teens, staff and volunteers. •
• Good record keeping and time management skills. 
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license. 
• Own transportation. 
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Commitment to the goals of Planned Parenthood. 

$26.64-$27.74 per hour. PPHP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Voluntary Benefits, may be eligible for a (Paid) Maternity Leave after one year of employment, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Quarterly Bonus program and a 401(k) Plan with a match. | The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable including location, specialty, service line, years of relevant or relatable experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity. 

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