Health Resource Coordinator

Family Practice & Counseling Services Network; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Philadelphia seeks a Health Resources Coordinator to manage the Health Resource Center operations and provide comprehensive health education to students. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in health education or counseling and 1-3 years of experience with adolescents. The ideal candidate will promote positive health behaviors, manage supplies, and develop outreach to enhance student access. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community and support youth development.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years’ experience working with adolescents and reproductive health is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage new projects.
• Unconditional ability to maintain HIPAA/confidentiality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Health Resources Coordinator.
• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based sexual health education and counseling.
• Promote positive attitudes and behavior change among students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Culturally sensitive communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health education, counseling, or related field

Job description

Quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Come join an organization where our mission is to put this value directly into practice, where you will work in a mission-driven environment to positively impact people's lives every day. The Health Resources Coordinator (HRC) is responsible for upholding the Health Center’s mission by assuring that all clients receive high quality, comprehensive health education within city high schools. This position includes but is not limited to: providing age and developmentally appropriate health education to students; engage with students to promote increased knowledge and positive health outcomes; and providers linkages to care. Health Resource Center Program in southeastern Pennsylvania is currently administered by AccessMatters in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia, local healthcare providers, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO), and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the HRC 40 hours per week divided between two schools
• Provide RESPECT sessions to all students who qualify for the evidenced-based intervention
• Provide comprehensive, high quality, evidence-based sexual health education and counseling in the areas of voluntary family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, male/female anatomy, , , and healthy relationships, etc.
• Promote positive attitudes, behavior change and risk reduction techniques, including increasing students’ self‑efficacy and healthy decision making, reducing STIs, and increasing knowledge and skills, etc. for clients served.
• Refer clients to HRC+ Family Planning Providers on site or to FPCSN health centers for primary care, dental and/or behavioral health services as appropriate.
• Maintain adequate supplies and provide safer sex supplies to eligible students.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan for the HRC to promote and increase access to all students who seek out the HRC.
• Identify barriers to access the HRC and problem‑solve in collaboration with FPCSN, school contacts, and Access Matters to remove/reduce barriers to access.
• Complete all required data entry and reports necessary.
• Participate in the HRC monthly meetings and in‑service trainings, as required.
• Develop and participate in health education and outreach activities
• Provide support for school‑based health classes.
• Maintain an environment that promotes and supports confidentiality.
• Implement and maintain quality improvement activities related to the HRC
• Maintain current Access Matters and FPCSN policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

• 1 – 3 years’ experience working with adolescents and reproductive health highly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in health education, counseling, or related field

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills to manage new project
• Thorough knowledge on and comfortable with health, family planning methods, disease prevention, , and the ability to relay information to students in an age‑appropriate and culturally sensitive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent group leadership and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and willingness to learn all computer systems.
• Unconditional ability to maintain HIPAA/confidentiality regulations.
• Leadership and high initiative skills that include the ability and desire to champion the HRC program
• Self‑motivated, with ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Commitment to working with youth in a respectful and empowering way.
• Responsive to new ideas and situations.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to pass required background screenings and credentialing verifications.
• Required Immunizations: Hep B Vaccination and TB/PPD Test.
• Optional Immunizations: COVID Vaccination and Flu Vaccination.
• Current valid CPR Certification required or willingness to obtain at next organizational class
• Maintain current valid applicable position credentials.
• Maintain reliable transportation to travel throughout the local organizational sites and/or participating events outside the network as needed.
• Must be willing to work on‑site as needed.

Lifting Requirements

LIGHT – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirement

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

Visa Sponsorship:

FPCSN does not provide Visa Sponsorship. All candidates must be US Citizens and/or authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

Organizational Commitment:

FPCSN is committed to maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all staff and patients. We support continuous learning and team development that enhances cultural understanding, service excellence, and workplace collaboration.