Health Educator

Description

Full-time Position

Salary Range - $45,000 - $47,000

ELIGIBLE FOR FULL BENEFITS

For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.

The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

Disclaimers:

This job description does not encompass all duties and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or tasks. However, it provides a general overview of the job expectations.

The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:

* Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

* Id Theft & Legal Services

* Pet Insurance

* Critical Illness and Accident Plan

* AAA Membership Assistance

* Generous Paid Time Off

* 10 Paid Holidays

* Staff Development

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Employee Assistance Program

* Flexible Spending Account

* Dependent Care Account

* 401K – The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary

Biggest Perk - Generous PTO and 4% contribution to the 401K after one year of work anniversary.

General Summary:

Under the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grant, the Health Educator is responsible for expanding existing evidence-based Teen Outreach Program (TOP), Teen Speak, and Love Notes reproductive health/youth development curriculum to middle school aged youth (10-14) in a variety of settings. The Health Educator collaborates with the existing SRAE team to identify and engage middle schools to implement TOP curriculum while maintaining program fidelity. Oversees evaluation activities, developing and implementing community awareness campaigns, and technical assistance trainings. Serves as a liaison for state and community level communications relative to SRAE issues and programming.

Essential Functions:

The Health Educator will contribute to The Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that align with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement * The Health Educator will effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation  * The Health Educator will have the opportunity to routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff * When applicable, the Health Educator will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings  * Establishes and maintains relationships with youth organizations in target counties to identify host sites for curriculum delivery including securing an MOU at each setting and hosting staff training.  * Finalize recruitment plan and implementation at each site. * To improve interaction and communication among youth-serving organizations, youth, educators, parents/guardians, and the community * Confirm and document clinical and community resources for referrals. * Assists with the development and promotion of regional resources for youth health and teen pregnancy prevention services. * Coordinates/attends webinars, teleconferences, and other technology-based meetings. * Collaborates with The Cooperative’s programs and other support staff to meet specific program objectives. * Assures and maintains a safe space and confidentiality for all youth at program delivery and activities. * Maintains accurate documentation of all contacts, outreach and follow up. * Maintain accurate documentation of participant information and curriculum forms. * Submits reports and data collection tools as required to comply with grant obligations * Performs all other duties as requested and comply with all program policies and procedures. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Essential Functions: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, in Health Education preferred
• 3 years’ experience working with young people in school and community settings 
• Demonstrated leadership skills, shows initiative, can work independently
• Organizational skills; ability to prioritize work load requirements
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to working in different settings
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with social media 
• Knowledge of both urban and rural community resources 
• Ability to develop rapport with youth from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Valid driver’s license, car, and current insurance policy

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others
• Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions