Health Educator- Brooklyn – NY

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Health in Brooklyn seeks a Health Educator to serve as a key SBHC team member, providing sexual and reproductive health education, HIV counseling, testing, and linkage to care for adolescents, under the Project SAFE program.

The role includes outreach, school collaboration, and delivering workshops across Brooklyn schools while supporting enrollment in health coverage programs as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in community health outreach and working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide sexual and reproductive health education to adolescents within Family Health Centers at NYU Langone School-Based Health Centers.
• Conduct rapid HIV counseling and testing services and document per requirements.
• Provide individualized risk reduction counseling and connect youth to services.
• Conduct Social Determinants of Health screenings and connect to resources.
• Promote SBHC services through outreach and school/community partnerships.
• Assist enrollment in health coverage programs as needed.
• Participate in care team meetings and SBHC activities.
• Deliver evidence-based sexual health workshops in high schools.

Skills

Health outreach

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health Educator- Brooklyn - NY.

In this role, the successful candidate The Health Educator will serve as a key member of the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone School-Based Health Center (SBHC) team and will be housed under the Project SAFE program. The role provides sexual and reproductive health education, HIV counseling and testing, risk reduction counseling, outreach, and linkage to care for adolescents in FHC SBHCs. The Health Educator promotes utilization of SBHC services through individual engagement, clinic tours, outreach activities, and collaboration with school and community partners. The position also supports the implementation of evidence-based sexual health education workshops in schools throughout Brooklyn.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide sexual and reproductive health education to adolescents within Family Health Centers at NYU Langone School-Based Health Centers.
2. Conduct rapid HIV counseling and testing services and complete all required documentation in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
3. Provide individualized risk reduction counseling to adolescents and connect youth to appropriate medical, behavioral health, and social support services.
4. Conduct Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings with youth and facilitate connection to appropriate resources and supportive services based on identified needs.
5. Promote awareness and utilization of School-Based Health Center services through outreach, relationship-building with students, School-Based Health Center tours and other enrollment activities to increase student engagement and access to care.
6. Assist eligible patients with enrollment in the Family Planning Benefit Program and other applicable health coverage programs as needed.
7. Participate in SBHC morning huddles, care team meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as required.
8. Provide evidence based sexual health workshops in high school classrooms.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a HS Diploma

Prior work experience with community health outreach. Health related background.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

At least two years providing services to young adults. Good interpersonal skills

Workshop facilitation experience

Interest in public health/sexual health education

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $49,200.60 - $51,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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