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Community Health Educator

United States·CharlottesvilleFull-Timemid

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Our doors are open—and so are our opportunities. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, inclusive,

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Our doors are open—and so are our opportunities.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate, dedicated workforce that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities every day.

Our culture of belonging is brought to life through clearly defined Workplace Values and Service Standards that guide how we work, support one another, and serve our patients. These shared principles connect us as one team across all locations and roles, creating a workplace where purpose, collaboration, and respect are at the center of everything we do.

If you are passionate about advancing equitable healthcare and want your work to truly matter, we invite you to grow your career with us.

Learn more: ppsatcareers.org

What’s Interesting About This Role

The Community Health Educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing community and health center based projects focused on maximizing the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for the uninsured; and engaging young people in sexual health and advocacy programs that provide the tools to help them make lifelong responsible decisions. They will provide additional outreach and training to the community around family planning and reproductive health issues as needed.

Believe reproductive health care is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being, and happiness.

You enjoy designing and developing education/training programs.

Excited about developing a team of strong peer educators.

Excellent with engaging and developing relationships across a diverse service area.

Passion for organization and strong attention for detail.

Coordinate peer education programs, location and quantity dependent on community need and funding.

Initiate and develop relationships with community organizations, schools, and faith communities to recruit Peer Educators. Interview, hire, and train Peer Educators.

Design, develop, and provide culturally relevant education/training programs related to adolescent health and social issues for Peer Education Training.

Provide support to Peer Educators. Maintain follow-up relationships with Peer Educators following Peer Education training.

Plan and conduct weekly trainings.

Translate and adapt curricula.

Coordinate collection and submission of evaluation data.

Serve as liaison between Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) and partner organizations. Promote PPSAT philosophy and services in the community.

Provide community education and outreach as needed and directed by the Senior Director of Education.

Attend PPSAT community coalition and council meetings as assigned.

Manage and maintain the education department database.

Pull together monthly and quarterly education reports and data as needed and requested.

Contribute to a positive work environment by following through on tasks, taking initiative, working with the team and identifying solutions. Job Description – Community Health Educator Rev. 7/1/2022 2

Adhere to affiliate policies and procedures including meetings and training requirements, ensuring punctuality and attendance, and following personnel policies

Bachelors degree in related field plus 2 years proven experience running community-based education programs working with diverse populations or 6 years related experience in lieu of degree.

At least one year of experience working with youth.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated interest in teenagers and youth development.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities.

Written and oral fluency in English. Spanish fluency may be required.

Interest in reproductive and sexual health issues. 8. Experience in coalition building.

Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision

Health Reimbursement Account

403B Retirement Plan with matched contributions

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Compensation:

PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency. Each job at PPSAT is assigned a pay grade built on market data. For an individual coming into PPSAT, we set a pay generally between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary grade and based on candidate qualifications. The pay range for this position is $26.50 to $32.50 per hour.

40 hours per week Monday through Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Some Saturdays may be required depending on educational programs and projects. 