Peer Education Specialist

• Committed to the goals, mission, standards and objectives of Planned Parenthood by fostering a positive environment to serve as a resource in teaching sex ed topics to varying audiences in an age-appropriate, trauma-informed way.

• Organizes, develops and implements lessons and activities based on sexuality topics of the Peer Education Program (i.e., relationships, consent, STIs, contraception) to engage youth in the classroom using curricula tailored to the specific needs of the community.

• Demonstrates effective teaching and presentation techniques with health classes inside Peer Helpers schools and follows and implements PPWP’s “Life Skills” curriculum (instruction to comprehensive sexuality education series).  

• Encourages and engages Peer Helpers by providing them with opportunities, activities and support to develop, apply and share their leadership skills with the community, which includes implementing (planning, organizing, teaching and reporting) in accordance with goals outlined by funding sources and supervisors.

• Participates in community education and outreach events as assigned, with particular emphasis on Peer Education and Life Skills.

• Cultivates and maintains a respectful and supportive safe space for staff and students to work and learn healthy behaviors.  

• Engages in respectful, professional communication with all teens, parents and school/community leaders from diverse communities and strong public speaking skills. Able to resolve conflicts quickly when they arise.

• Remains current and reads literature in the field concerning peer education, peer mentoring, adolescent development, human sexuality, family planning, and behavior change/risk-reduction.

• Attends workshops and/or seminars on peer education, teen pregnancy, human sexuality and family planning as assigned to contribute towards the mission of the program.

• Provides outstanding customer service and is expected to be available throughout the workday for communications . Maintains regular communication with the Peer Education Manager on students and curriculum.

• Assist in completion of departmental goals; complete administrative paperwork and other duties as assigned in a timely and accurate manner.

• Accurate and timely completion of job responsibilities and assigned tasks.

• Administration of the Peer Education Program using curricula tailored to the specific needs of the community.

• Cooperative effort to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team in an effective and timely manner.

• Maintain regular communication with the Peer Education Manager.

• Any duties as assigned.

    Education:

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

    Experience:

Minimum of two years’ experience and/or training working with underserved youth and/or risk-reduction programs. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong knowledge of and who have a good standing with local communities with our education programming.

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry

Stand 

C (Constantly) 

10lbs. or  

less

C (Constantly)

Walk 

C (Constantly) 

11-20lbs. 

C (Constantly)

Sit 

F (Frequently) 

21-51lbs. 

O (Occasionally)

Manually  

Manipulate

C (Constantly) 

51-100lbs. 

N (Not Applicable)

Reach  

Outward

C (Constantly) 

101+lbs. 

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above  Shoulder

O (Occasionally) 

Push Pull

Climb 

O (Occasionally) 

12lbs. or  

less 

C (Constantly)

Crawl 

O (Occasionally) 

13-25lbs. 

F (Frequently)

Squat or  

kneel

N (Not Applicable)

26-40lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Bend 

O (Occasionally)

41-100lbs.

N (Not Applicable) .

Grasp 

O (Occasionally)

Speak 

C (Constantly)