Community Health Educator -Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties

Position Summary: Provides sexuality and reproductive health education as well as outreach and coalition building throughout Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties. Coordinates peer education programs. 

Essential Functions: •    Identify and develop cooperative working relationships with targeted community agencies and schools in Westchester, Rockland, Suffolk, and/or Putnam Counties. •    Develop, promote, and deliver sex education programs for youth, parents, and community members as per department grants and program goals. •    Coordinate teen peer education program (TIPS), 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 all outreach and programming. •    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. ·         Understanding of and commitment to providing programs utilizing an equity and reproductive justice lens ·         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.

Cultural Awareness: All employees are required to demonstrate the importance of the ethical cultural awareness commitment of Planned Parenthood by: o   Demonstrating empathy; recognizing inherent worth, and treating individuals with respect o   Protecting confidentiality of staff o   Appreciating the Planned Parenthood culture and its function in human behavior, and recognizing cultural strengths o   Seeking to understand patient’s cultures and value of diversity to be able to provide competent services.

$26.6483 to @27.7472 per hour. PPHP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Voluntary Benefits, 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.