Outreach & Education Specialist
4 weeks ago
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what.
Diversity and inclusion are core values and PPCWNY strives to recruit exceptional and diverse staff. PPCWNY strives to develop staff into leaders for a diverse and global workplace.
In support of PPCWNY's mission, the Outreach and Education Specialist is responsible for understanding and communicating information about a wide range of sexuality, relationship, and reproductive health issues working with a variety of individuals at all age levels. Their primary focus will be in the development and delivery of outreach programs geared towards reproductive health awareness, healthy relationships, and self-empowerment.
Essential Functions
Needs Assessment
- Outreach Education Specialist conducts an assessment to identify needs, presents available options, which could be programs or services, and determines appropriate follow up
- In the area of education, the Outreach Education Specialist identifies designs and presents programs that meet the educational needs of the community: healthy relationships, safe sex, birth control teen pregnancy, etc.
- Delivers evidence-based programs with fidelity to youth in a variety of settings
- Conducts community outreach and education, participates in community events: health fairs, school and college presentations, community organizations, etc.
- Ensures proper documentation is written for client records, annual and funder reports, etc.
- Provides assistance and/or referrals for youth to obtain comprehensive family planning services, health services or other essential support services as identified.
- Is aware of annual goals and objectives of the organization and participates in their attainment by focusing on the education and counseling needs of our clients and patients (sensitivity and diversity training, etc.)
- As needed, may develop and present in-service programs to other PPCWNY staff
- Attends and works on internal organization committees as requested
- Attends community meetings as a representative of the organization, as required
- Completes required reporting accurately and timely as designated
- Participates in the annual update of all reference materials used in the Education and Clinic areas (flyers, brochures, referral lists, operation procedure manuals, etc.) to ensure consistency
- Participates in affiliate initiatives
- Participates in programs to ensure that cross training occurs leading to support of the clinic, as needed (pre- and post-HIV counseling)
- Works on other projects as assigned
- Shows respect to all internal and external customers for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints and needs in areas such as race, gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation and others
Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Health Education, or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience or one of the following equivalencies:
- 4 years relevant work experience or:
- Associate's degree in a related field plus two years' experience in a community educator role or:
- 3 years work experience in a community educator role and cultural competence with a demographic population or:
- 2 years work experience in a PPCWNY program and cultural competence with a demographic population.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to facilitate discussion /teach classes to youth in a variety of settings on reproductive health topics such as reproductive anatomy, contraceptive methods, STIs, and HIV/AIDS
- Experience working with youth and demonstrated ability to be inclusive and non-stigmatizing in their role.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and at various work sites as assigned.
- PC skills needed in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Must be very organized and able to handle multiple priorities
- Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license not in jeopardy of being revoked
- Demonstrates a commitment to respecting and learning about the cultural differences, backgrounds, historical traumas, and intersectionality of all colleagues, clients, customers, and vendors
- Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who are proficient in two or more languages
- Possess sufficient mobility to perform the Essential Functions listed in this Job Description with or without an accommodation
- Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned
This is a full-time, 40 hour a week, position; regular schedule will be Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.
Benefits & Compensation At PPCWNY, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency. In alignment with these efforts, the pay for this position ranges from $19.03 to $22.06/hour. Actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.
In addition to competitive compensation, PPCWNY offers an extensive benefits package with generous Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, affordable medical, dental, and vision options, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) with match, and much more
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.
Salary Description
$19.03 to $22.06/hourly
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