Current Opportunities

Health Educator

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Job Title: Health Educator

Department: Community Outreach

Reports To: Director of Youth Programs

FLSA Status: Part-Time – Nonexempt, 20+ hours per week 

Summary

The Community College Foundation is a learning organization that strives to promote the development of its programs and people. The Health Educator will be part of the Community Outreach team and interact within a diversified staff as part of our Healthy Relationships Program. The ideal candidate must have 2 years’ experience working with underserved youth and possess a great attitude. Comfort with LGBTQIA youth and trauma informed engagement, as well as the ability to connect to a diverse population are a plus. As part of the Community College Foundation team, this individual must show flexibility and willingness to promote the development of its programs and people, show a willingness to participate in creating an interdisciplinary environment and support a teamwork environment. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Health Educator will perform the following duties:

Essential Responsibilities

• Contact youth via phone, letter or email to schedule class attendance

• Facilitate evidence-based program activities using approved curriculum

• Conduct community presentations, outreach and education

• Conduct screening and risk assessment for program participants

• Make referrals as appropriate to health services and other supportive services

• Plan, organize, and motivate youth to attend events

• Outreach to youth (ages 15 to 19) via phone calls, mailings and face-to-face conversation in order to inspire, motivate and invite them to participate in the program

• Administer pre/post questionnaire at baseline and completion of the program

• Conduct and implement evidence-based program with fidelity

• Develop, prepare, and present program information, including awareness for the program, evaluation findings, etc. to community stakeholders

• Review and enhance evidence-based program, maintaining fidelity to design  Develop, foster, and maintain ongoing relationships with community-based organizations

• Participate in all required meetings, trainings, workshops, and events as assigned  Collect data, analyze data, and prepare reports and participate in evaluation activities

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Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with groups of foster and probation youth

• Self-motivated and disciplined in an independent working setting and within a team environment

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment

• Ability to keep a high standard of confidentiality

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

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Essential Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with at-risk youth

• Experience in conducting presentations, delivering an evidence-based program

• Enthusiasm and commitment to work with youth

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, dependable transportation with auto insurance

• Ability to sign and adhere to a Confidentiality Statement and obtain Criminal Justice Clearance

• Ability to pass pre-employment toxicology testing

• Ability to work weekends and evenings

• Ability to travel on a regular basis

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Essential Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with an academic concentration in education, psychology, sociology, counseling, child development, public administration or a closely related field.