Health Educator Job at Healthy Futures of Texas, San Antonio, TX

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  • Healthy Futures of Texas
  • San Antonio, TX

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Health Educator II, Community Health Education
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Health Educator II, Community Health Education

Reports to: Program Coordinator, Community Health Education

Supervises: N/A

Position Type: Full time, federally grant funded position

Schedule: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, with flexibility for evening/weekend hours as needed

Travel: Up to 10% for meetings, trainings, etc. primarily in Texas-based locations

Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short- and long- term disability, and life insurance; retirement plan with 3% employer match; 12 weeks paid parental leave; 15 paid holidays and 18 PTO days during the first year of employment.

Location/ Geographic Responsibility: Hybrid, home-based office and San Antonio Office

Background
Effective August 1, 2022, the Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (statewide), Ntarupt North Texas Alliance to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy in Teens (Dallas), and Healthy Futures of Texas (San Antonio) have merged to improve the well- being of young Texans through equitable access to sexual health education and resources.

Who We Are
Healthy Futures is a statewide, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of young Texans through equitable access to sexual health education, resources and services.
Be a part of the team working to ensure that all of our communities’ teens have access to sexual health information and reproductive health services. Working together, close to the community, with a passionate, committed, and talented team, you will be able to see the immediate, tangible impact of your work. We know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations to apply to this position.

Equity Statement
Given the intersectionality of systemic racism and reproductive health, we will center racial equity in all aspects of our programs and operations, as evidenced by inclusion of equity in our mission/vision/values; staff job descriptions; board recruitment and training; communications and messaging; and policy priorities. The newly combined organization will be an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and identities to apply.

Overview
This full-time position is responsible for implementing sexual health education and parent education to support a network of multi-sector partners that includes child welfare professionals, parents, youth, school district and higher education professionals, faith based leaders, and sexual health providers within the Health Education department of Healthy Futures of Texas. The position supports parent education, youth education, and other grant efforts as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Facilitates and delivers approved group presentations on teen and unplanned pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and related topics
  • Implements and trains program site staff, and others, on assigned curricula with fidelity, as needed
  • Provides training and technical assistance to implementation sites, as needed
  • In consultation with the Program Coordinator, assists in the development and coordination of adolescent and parent health education
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with assigned project site staff
  • Assists assigned agencies in preparing for and participating in implementation of sexual health education curricula
  • Assists in the recruitment of youth and coordinating of activities for implementation of programs
  • Develops positive and professional rapport with program participants
  • Remains current on topics related to teen and unplanned pregnancy, STIs, and related health topics
  • Maintains organized records of activities, monitors data collection, and assists in preparing monthly and semi-annual report
  • Represents Talk About It Texas and Healthy Futures of Texas’ mission in the community, in a positive and professional manner
  • Follows compliance standards for the Talk About It Texas brand, and the Healthy Futures parent agency brand
  • Works well both as a team member and individually; gives and welcomes feedback, and contributes to building a positive team spirit
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with assigned college’s coordinators and appropriate staff
  • With Program Director and Manager, helps develops clinical linkages for assigned implementation sites
  • Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

● Demonstrated passion for and 2+ years of experience in the field of adolescent sexual health.

● 2+ years of facilitating evidence-based sexual and reproductive health interventions.

● 2+ years of experience working directly with youth ages 10-24.
● 2+ years of experience working in a nonprofit setting.
● Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills.
● Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

● Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and build working relationships with diverse community members.
● Excellent written and verbal (English) communications skills; including public speaking.
● Bachelor’s Degree in public health or other relevant field from a 4-year accredited college or university; or equivalent experience.
● Proficiency with Google Drive and MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications
● Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

● 1+ years of experience working with parents.

Application Instructions
Please email a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, a résumé, salary history, and a list of 3 professional references to careers@healthyfutures-tx.org. The position will remain open until filled.

Healthy Futures of Texas does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evenings as needed
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Antonio, TX 78207

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Immediate start, Remote job, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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