Community Health Educator

Bfnc-Inc-1; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,031 - 53,816; Full time

Job summary

Bfnc-Inc-1 in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Community Health Educator to teach youth about health topics including teen pregnancy and HIV prevention. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a health-related field, with at least one year of experience in youth services.

The position involves teaching tailored curricula and building relationships with diverse youth populations. Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills are essential. The role is full-time and candidates must hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and a car.
• Demonstrated comfort and skill in public speaking.
• Passion for educating youth about sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Teach health-related curriculum to youth ages 10-21.
• Facilitate evidence-based curricula on teen pregnancy and HIV.
• Build respectful relationships with youth using a trauma-informed approach.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health education

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of health education experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Title

Community Health Educator

Position Status

Full Time (hours vary based on youth school schedules)

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Remote Availability

No

Department

CAPP

Immediate Supervisor

Health Education Coordinator

Salary

$48,924

Job Summary

The Community Health Educator is responsible for teaching youth, ages 10-21, a health-related curriculum addressing teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections, in a way that engages and equips clients with correct information, support, and evidence-based, best health practices so that youth and young adults have good Behavioral, Social-Emotional, and Physical Health and the spread of HIV and other STD/STI is reduced. Candidate must be dedicated to working with diverse populations and inner-city residents.

Supervisory Duties

This position has no supervisory duties.

Essential Functions

Primary Position Responsibilities 90%

• Demonstrates comfort, confidence, objectivity, and full support for educating youth and young adults about teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and cultural literacy about different opinions, sentiments, and beliefs.
• Maintains clarity about one's own comfort level with certain sexual topics and avoids inserting one's own bias and beliefs.
• Facilitates evidence-based curricula with fidelity to promote abstinence, delay the onset of sexual activity, and reduce risky behaviors.
• Administers pre- and post-surveys collecting student data from program sessions.
• Implements, coordinates, and monitors activities across multiple systems to improve health and quality of life outcomes for youth and their families.
• Ensures that knowledge of family planning, growth and development, sexually transmitted diseases and other health related concerns are up to date so that information presented is accurate and current.
• Works in a professional manner with the adult staff at sites where programming is to occur, building good working relationships with client system representatives.
• Supports the Director of Community Education by seeking out potential sites for evidence-based programming and health outreach events.

Building and Maintaining Relationships with Youth and Young Adults

• Builds respectful, person-centered relationships with youth and young adults using a trauma-informed approach. Welcomes and works with youth of all backgrounds including LGBTQ youth.
• Demonstrates increasing knowledge and understanding of youth and young adults' developmental opportunities and challenges.
• Acts as a health advocate by referring participants or parents to services available in the community as needed (e.g., family planning, health insurance).

Documentation, Tracking, and Consistent Use of the Online Reporting System 5%

• Understands contractual requirements and current status of grants and submits informed and thorough monthly reports.
• Conducts process evaluation and maintains accurate records of group sessions at a variety of community locations, including Buffalo Public Schools, faith-based sites, and other locations.

Any other job responsibilities directly assigned to you by your supervisor. 5%

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in a health-related field and one year of full-time experience in a recognized youth service agency.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university (any major) and two years of full-time experience with health education including teen pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have a car and a valid NYS Driver's License.
• Must have passion for educating youth, young adults, and others about sensitive topics.
• Demonstrated comfort and skill in public speaking to small and large groups, clearly and concisely explaining ideas, in a manner that keeps people's attention.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with electronic health records.
• Must exhibit a passion for BFNC's vision, mission and values and act as a role model for agency values and responsible practices.

Ergonomics

Sitting, standing, stooping, bending, standard lifting up to 35 pounds, carrying, repetitive movements. Ability to operate and repair machines; prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending and stretching. Must be able to access and navigate the site and go up and down stairs. Must be able to work in varied weather conditions and outdoors during summer months. All the ergonomic requirements must be performed without significant risk of injury to oneself or others or otherwise demonstrated or explain how one can perform essential functions of the position listed above with or without accommodations.

Workplace Conditions Disclaimer

Employees in this role may be required to visit environments where exposure to pests (including bed bugs, insects, or rodents), unsanitary conditions, secondhand smoke, or communicable health concerns may occur. The organization provides training, protective equipment, and safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.

Job Specifications

The job specifications cited in this Job Description are not to be interpreted as a complete list of all the qualifications and performance expectations needed to perform this job adequately. Management reserves the right to modify duties as necessary. At its discretion, management can add, drop, or change this job's duties, responsibilities, and expectations at any time.

EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. BFNC is an EEO employer.