CAPP Project / ACT Health Educator

Ongoing and consistent provision of sexual health educational services to youth in Orleans and Genesee Counties. Emphasis is on planning for and the implementation of evidence-based teen sexual health curriculum in a variety of settings, as reflected in the approved NYS Dept. of Health (DOH) Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP2) Project's workplan.

Complete orientation and trainings on evidence-based curriculum / programming and topics relative to sexual health, youth development and current trends.

Conducts community outreach and collaborates with outside agencies, schools, organizations and residents to implement Project's services.

Assists and Supports team implementation of evidenced-based comprehensive sexual health education, with fidelity, to Orleans and Genesee County targeted youth in a variety of settings. Topics do include reproductive health and anatomy, contraceptive methods, STDs and HIV/AIDS. Must provide factual information, without personal opinion.

• • Delivers evidenced-based comprehensive sexual health curriculum,
  • Enters data within ORS (Cornell's On-line Reporting System),
  • Provides assistance and/or referrals to youth for obtaining comprehensive family planning services, health services or other essential support services as identified.

Assists with preparation, implementation and support of weekly educational experiences during 'Club' sessions, to groups of 10 - 12 youth, in selected schools. Topics to address a community health disparity. Healthy life skill instruction, on these topics, will allow them to present accurate findings to their peers and community. Field trips during the year will enhance community awareness. Goal being to transition these youth into healthy productive young adults within the community in which they live. At least 2 Educators are to be present with students at all times.

Develop, prepare and provide educational workshops / presentations / outreach on topics related to the overall well-being and sexual health of youth, as requested.

Assist with Social Media management. Ensures curriculum content and relative sexual health information is accurate.

Able to remain neutral, and respond promptly, to these sensitive topics without bias or discrimination.

Completes required reporting accurately and timely as designated by the Project and funding sources.

Maintains confidentiality regarding Agency clients and business information.

Be able to work as part of a team.

Possess a reliable means of transportation and meet Agency approved driver status for job related duties, meetings and trainings.

Required background checks.

Will perform other duties, as may be required by Project requirements and regulations, or as directed by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in health education or health / human services related field.

Possess knowledge of computer operating systems and application software.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussion/teach classes of 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 a demonstrated ability to be inclusive and non-stigmatizing.

Knowledge of, or experience with, local resources and needs of the community to be served.

Able to work, outside the normal hours of this position (early mornings, nights and/ or weekends) in order to meet the needs of the Project (programming and activities). Advance notice is provided as much as possible.

Able to process timely paperwork and meet deadlines.

Required background checks.

Possess a reliable means of transportation and meet Agency approved driver status.

HOURLY RATE or RANGE $20. - $22. / hou