Health Educator

Under the general direction of the Youth Health Services Manager, the Health Educator will provide services to the designated high school students and their families. Responsibilities include program planning and implementation, curriculum development, and evaluation of curriculum and programs. Responsible for coordinating health education outreach to the student body, providing health education counseling on various health topics, as well as co-facilitation of youth group(s). Has primary responsibility for youth groups and implementation of youth survey activities. Works within grant guidelines to ensure grant objectives are met.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours.

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Compensation: $23.62 - $26.57 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with implementation of a Youth Group with support from school staff. Recruits, trains, and supervises youth leaders and youth participants. Organizes presentations by these youth at the designated high school and feeder elementary and middle schools. Assist in facilitating and training of Youth Leaders group meetings and creative group activities and projects.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements the health education outreach for the school, including collaboration with outside organizations, promotion of the health services available to students and faculty, and identifying youth outreach leaders. Develops and implements outreach strategies and public relations for programs.
• Provides outreach and health education in family planning, birth control methods, STD prevention, substance abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS education, tobacco cessation, body image, nutrition, sexual orientation, and other areas as indicated.
• In collaboration with the Health center staff and team, develops, coordinates, and implements youth focus groups and youth input surveys, including outreach, recruitment, and marketing and organizing regular meetings.
• Maintains accurate statistical data regarding program implementation and documentation of daily activities and completion of program objectives. Regularly evaluates programs and produces monthly reports on the accomplishments of the program, and presents grant data to the Director and Site Manager/Supervisor on a regular basis for report writing.
• Maintains library of current and relevant health education materials such as pamphlets, audiovisual tools, bulletins, and referral to other sources. Responds promptly to requests from providers and staff for additional resources.
• Stays abreast of research and development regarding health education and mental health for youth and adolescents.
• Produces and/or updates health education materials as needed to ensure current information and cultural/age appropriateness. Attends training on appropriate topics regarding adolescent health and well-being.
• Works as a member of the Youth Health Services Team taking on responsibilities as needed to ensure an overall successful program.
• Assists with patient registration and eligibility services as needed by the clinic.
• Collaborate with the school’s COST team and other health services providers on campus for referrals and related services.
• Maintain HIPAA and strict confidentiality regarding students, parents, and other pertinent school information.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Site Supervisor/Site Manager and/or the Youth Health Services Manager.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree, (Masters preferred or equivalent experience) in public health, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years experience working with adolescent population adequate to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of special needs of the population.
• Two or more years of experience working with ethnically diverse populations adequate to demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to issues of cultural differences.
• Two or more years implementing peer leader programs strongly preferred
• One or more years experience working in a school-based setting or teen center setting preferred.
• One or more years case management and counseling experience strongly preferred
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