Health Educator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Health Educator to implement the YOU! program for sexually active youth and LGBTQIA+ youth aged 13-24 in Harlem/South Bronx.

You will organize workshops, conduct outreach, arrange HIV/STI testing, and promote overdose prevention with Naloxone, Plan B, and safer sex supplies. The role involves partnering with schools and community organizations, delivering engaging social media messaging on TikTok and Instagram, and participating in CQI activities to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent experience.
• HIV, Hepatitis C and STI testing experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of group facilitation and outreach with the target population.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead health education workshops and conduct pre/post tests.
• Conduct street outreach and refer youth to medical and social services.
• Promote HIV prevention, substance misuse education, Naloxone distribution and safer sex.
• Develop social media content on HIV/substance misuse for youth audiences.
• Collaborate with community partners to maintain referral linkages.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Social media management

Computer proficiency

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

TikTok

Instagram

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Health Educator will be responsible for implementing the Young, Outstanding + Unique (YOU!) program for sexually active youth and those who identify as LGBTQIA+, ages 13-24 in the Harlem/South Bronx catchment area. The position will participate in recruiting for, organizing and facilitating the health education workshops, conducting street-based outreach, conducting HIV and STI testing, promoting HIV, substance misuse, overdose prevention education, distributing Naloxone and fentanyl testing kits and PlanB, and providing referrals to primary care services, social services and HIV prevention, and actively posting social media content on HIV/substance misuse education targeting youth audiences.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSOrganize, facilitate and lead health education workshops/curriculum activities and group discussion utilizing strong group facilitation skills. Identify sites and locations to facilitate the workshops to youth and administer pre-and-post tests during workshops. Long term outcomes include a reduction in the number of youth contracting STIs and HIV in the catchment area, reduction in substance misuse and increase in knowledge around prevention methods.Increase awareness of HIV, STIs, substance misuse, overdose risks, and pregnancy prevention by delivering interactive educational workshops in local schools, colleges and through street outreach.Expand access to HIV/STI screening and testing services and link youth to support services, including navigation to medical care, substance misuse programs, and HIV and STI care and treatment.Ensure access to overdose prevention methods by educating participants on the use of Naloxone and fentanyl testing kits and PlanB and provided access to condoms and safer sex products.Develop and implement culturally responsive public messaging and social media messages that raise awareness about substance misuse and HIV risks on TikTok and Instagram. Social media success will be measured through engagement, views, likes and sharing/tagging of posts.Continuous formative evaluation to capture behavior change within the intervention population. Participate in overall program evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.Partners with other community-based organizations, such as medical and service providers and HIV organizations, to cultivate and maintain linkage agreements for reciprocal services and to generate referrals for youth.Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Community Health Initiatives and other senior staff.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor Degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent educational and work experience. HIV, Hepatitis C and STI testing experience preferred.Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of group facilitation and outreach experience working with the target population.Other Requirements: Strong group facilitation skills; knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention, treatment, and care; excellent communication skills; and proficiency in the use of personal computers. Bilingual preferred. Ability to manage social media platforms and create content.Qualified candidates should respond via email with a letter of introduction and resume to Ofelia Barrios, Senior Director of Community Health Initiatives, at [e-mail].