A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
Teen Health Educator Planned Parenthood Metropolitan
NJ - 3.5
Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time $57,369 - $65,052 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Working with culturally diverse communities Health education for children Public speaking Research Driver's License Bachelor's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Bachelor's degree in public administration Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration Full Job Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision and direction of the Senior Director of Education, conducts educational programming in sexual and reproductive health care and other related subject matters and manages the peer educators in the Teen LINKS program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.
Implements comprehensive sexuality education programs in assigned schools, community organizations, and professional settings for youth and adults. 2. Develops and researches new materials for program implementation. 3. Prepares/outlines materials for and set up lesson plans to implement for sexuality and other related education sessions. 4. Recruits, trains and coordinates the activities of the Teen LINKS program and students. 5. Conducts group teen sessions on the issues of human sexuality and other related topics. 6. Provides resource information and materials about PPMNJ services to the community and share community resources with PPMNJ staff. This includes community outreach. 7. Develops a working knowledge of and utilize department resources. 8. Submit monthly reports, schedules and other job-related assignments in a timely manner. 9. Ensures that presentations are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner. Be familiar with the backgrounds of the groups, i.e., hard to reach/special needs. 10. Maintains open, objective, non-judgmental attitude and ensures group confidentiality. 11. Attends at least two trainings annually to be updated on new health information and practices. 12. Identifies problems and needs of the target population, i.e., parents, teens and pre-teens. 13. Reviews program goals and objectives quarterly. 14. Collaborates with Sr. Director of Education to develop, curate and monitor social media platforms to promote education with Director of Marketing & Communication.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in health education, public health administration, human services or closely related field with certification in sex education preferred. 2. One year of experience required in health education, sexuality, and/or family life. 3. Skills in public speaking, and experience and sensitivity in working with culturally diverse communities needed. Bilingual a plus. 4. Must have a valid N.J. Driver's License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, as well as, be able to walk up and down stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.
Pay:
$57,369.00 - $65,052.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a Valid NJ Driver's License?
