Activity Specialist - (Public Health Education), The Child Center of NY, NY, US

Summary:

Activity Specialist/Health Educator promotes healthy lifestyles and wellness by developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs. Health educators collaborate with healthcare professionals, organizations and communities to raise awareness and support health initiatives. May also conduct workshops, seminars and outreach programs to educate individuals and groups on how to make informed health decisions.

Essential Functions:

• Completes orientation and trainings including mandatory on-line implementation training prior to delivering evidence-based programming. This training is available on the ACT for Youth website at www.actforyouth.net. Completes training for the specific evidence-based programming, if defined by the model developer.
• Delivers evidenced-based program with fidelity to youth in a variety of settings.
• Conducts community outreach and education.
• Completes required reporting accurately and timely as designated.
• Provides assistance and/or referrals for youth to obtain comprehensive family planning services, health services or other essential support services as identified.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in health education or health related field.
• Ability to facilitate discussion/teach classes to youth in a variety of settings on reproductive health topics such as reproductive anatomy, contraceptive methods, STDs, and HIV/AIDS.
• Experience working with youth and demonstrated ability to be inclusive and non-stigmatizing in their role.
• Knowledge of or experience with priority population to be served and community. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Bilingual skills, depending on the community and youth being served.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role in a non-profit environment. Etc.
  
  
  

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V