Youth Health Educator

The health educator will work under the supervision of the Senior Manager to implement CAPP curricula and programming at partnering schools and organizations. Conduct weekly educational health related workshops (individual or series of workshops) designed to educate youth on adolescent sexuality topics, pregnancy prevention and character education. They will be responsible for overall health communication activity, and teaching about behaviors that promote wellness at DCS. Additionally, the health educator will conduct parent workshops to enhance communication skills for the purpose of family planning and parent/child communication regarding adolescent sexual health. Health Educator will provide referrals to education and support programs that assist families in need. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, the Health Educator duties and responsibilities include:

• Completing orientation and trainings, including mandatory on-line implementation training prior to delivering evidence-based programming. This training is available on the ACT for Youth website at www.actforyouth.net.
• Completing training for the specific evidence-based programming, if defined by the model developer.
• Delivering evidenced-based program with fidelity to youth in a variety of settings.
• Conducting community outreach and education.
• Completing required reporting accurately and timely as designated.
• Providing assistance and/or referrals for youth to obtain comprehensive family planning services, health services or other essential support services as identified.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Community-Based Organizations (CBO) and Faith-Based Organizations (FBO) providing housing, substance abuse, legal, health, mental health, educational, vocational, and other support services for youth.
• Work with Diaspora’s CAPP school partners; CBO and FBO partners to provide information sessions designed to educate the community at large regarding adolescent sexuality topics for purpose of pregnancy prevention and improvement of life outcomes.
• Provide parent workshops at Diaspora’s CAPP school partners; CBO and FBO partners for caregivers to improve parent/child communications and family planning information
• Assist to develop and improve program services to meet or exceed all contracted and/or mandated objectives and goals.
• Complete and submit all required workshop evaluation summary reports, pre and post tests for each EBP cycle.
• Assist with all intervention and prevention services which may include: community service projects, cultural and educational enrichment trips etc. including monitoring attendance and the maintenance of client records.
• Attend all meetings, trainings, collaborative efforts and other program and agency-related functions.
• Travel to off-site locations to provide services.
• Bilingual: Haitian Kreyol and Spanish preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, health science, public health, or community health degree required. At least two years of experience in health education
• Ability to facilitate discussion/teach classes to youth in a variety of settings on reproductive health topics such as reproductive anatomy, contraceptive methods, STDs, and HIV/AIDS
• Experience working with youth and demonstrated ability to be inclusive and non-stigmatizing in their role
• Knowledge of or experience with priority population to be served and community
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends
• Bilingual Spanish, French or Haitian-Creole speaking preferred

Diaspora Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

We offer competitive packages including comprehensive health insurance, 403B, paid holidays, generous

PTO, growth potential and a challenging and exciting work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Relevant: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)