Health Education and Outreach Supervisor

Description

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY). PPCWNY recruits exceptional and diverse staff. PPCWNY strives to develop staff into leaders for a diverse and global workplace.

In support of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY)’s mission, the Health Education and Outreach Supervisor has responsibility for understanding and communicating information about a wide range of sexuality and reproductive health issues working with a variety of individuals at all age levels. Their primary focus will be in the coordination and supervision of a team of Education staff that develop and deliver outreach programs geared toward reproductive health awareness and healthy relationships. 

• Oversight of project activities for implementation of educational program delivery; including planning, implementation, development and monitoring
• Participates in program evaluations and trainings as required
• Provides supervision of health educators which includes orientation and on-going assessment of training needs, educational opportunity and professional development, that includes:

-Direct on-site observation of educational program delivery;

-Regularly scheduled supervisory meetings with individual health educators and outreach specialists

-Staff development plans to address professional development needs; and

-Accessibility to health educators to deal with urgent concerns that may occur during programming

• Serves as principal representative in priority community(ies) to provide community and public education on comprehensive sexuality education and awareness of family planning services
• Identifies venues for delivery of evidence-based programming, including reviewing all components of the evidence-based program and securing their commitment to implement the program with fidelity
• Identifies barriers and ensures access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and family planning services and other essential support services for teens
• Completes required reporting accurately and timely as designated
• Establishes relationships with other community health and human service providers and develops referral mechanisms
• Delivers evidenced-based program with fidelity to youth in a variety of settings
• Conducts community outreach and education
• Provides assistance and/or referrals for youth to obtain comprehensive family planning services, health services or other essential support services as identified

Other Accountability Activities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Shows respect to all internal and external customers for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints and needs in areas such as race, gender, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation and others

Requirements

Applicants must possess the following qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

Education—

• Bachelor’s degree in health education or a health-related field 

Experience—

• Minimum of three years of experience with provision of comprehensive sexuality education to an adolescent population
• Experience working with youth and demonstrated ability to be inclusive and non-stigmatizing of youth in their role

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• 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
• Knowledge of reproductive health, anatomy and physiology, and family planning
• 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
• General PC skills needed (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS driver’s license not in jeopardy of being revoked
• Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have experience working with diverse racial and socio-economic populations, including African Americans, Hispanics or other racial and ethnic groups
• Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who have proficiency in one of the following languages, including but not limited to: Spanish, Nepali, Arabic, and Swahili
• A commitment to Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY (PPCWNY)’s mission, vision and values along with a commitment to providing services to a diverse range of clients and to the goals of PPCWNY is essential

Physical Requirements 

• Possess sufficient mobility to perform the Essential Functions listed in this Job Description with or without an accommodation 
• Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned 

Salary : $22 - $26