Current Opportunities
Health Educator
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
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Contact youth via phone, letter or email to schedule class attendance
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Facilitate evidence-based program activities using approved curriculum
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Conduct community presentations, outreach and education
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Conduct screening and risk assessment for program participants
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Make referrals as appropriate to health services and other supportive services
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Plan, organize, and motivate youth to attend events
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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
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Administer pre/post questionnaire at baseline and completion of the program
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Conduct and implement evidence-based program with fidelity
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Develop, prepare, and present program information, including awareness for the program, evaluation findings, etc. to community stakeholders
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Review and enhance evidence-based program, maintaining fidelity to design Develop, foster, and maintain ongoing relationships with community-based organizations
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Participate in all required meetings, trainings, workshops, and events as assigned Collect data, analyze data, and prepare reports and participate in evaluation activities
Essential Knowledge and Abilities
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Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with groups of foster and probation youth
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Self-motivated and disciplined in an independent working setting and within a team environment
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Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment
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Ability to keep a high standard of confidentiality
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Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Essential Qualifications
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2 years’ experience with at-risk youth
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Experience in conducting presentations, delivering an evidence-based program
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Enthusiasm and commitment to work with youth
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Have and maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, dependable transportation with auto insurance
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Ability to sign and adhere to a Confidentiality Statement and obtain Criminal Justice Clearance
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Ability to pass pre-employment toxicology testing
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Ability to work weekends and evenings
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Ability to travel on a regular basis
Essential Education
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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.