Health Educator II – Central MN

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Health Educator II – Central MN

Pay: $20.60-$35.00 per hour (experience will be compensated)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shift times: Monday-Friday, between 8:30am-4:30pm. (1 evening/week during program season and occasional weekends for community programs.)

Location: St. Cloud Health Center - 451 E Saint Germain St, Suite 100, St Cloud, MN 56304 and Alexandria Health Center, 503 N Nokomis St, Alexandria, MN 56308

Job type: Non-Exempt

Travel: Regular travel between St. Cloud, Alexandria and Wilmar is expected. (1-2 days/week in each location) Occasional travel throughout MN as well

Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision of the Sr. Regional Manager of Education Operations, the Health Educator II performs a wide variety of functions. With the support of the Community Education and Engagement team at PPNCS, the Health Educator II is responsible for building and sustaining community partnerships, facilitating youth leadership development, and implementing peer education programs. Additionally, they deliver comprehensive human sexuality education to diverse learners in and around St. Cloud, Willmar, and Alexandria, Minnesota. The Health Educator II also takes on additional responsibilities, including peer mentorship, administrative tasks, and contributing to curriculum and program development, while promoting reproductive health services to help achieve the goals of the Education and Engagement department and supporting the mission of Planned Parenthood North Central States. Health Educator IIs are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550 free medications and more!
• HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network. (ND and SD)
• Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility.
• Travel reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one-year experience in youth development, health education, public health, or related area.
• Experience working with culturally and racially diverse populations.
• LGBTQ community experience
• Familiarity with the network of organizations and agencies serving youth throughout central Minnesota.
• Access to independent transportation, valid driver’s license and auto insurance with willingness to drive to different clinic and/or program sites as needed

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver sexuality education programming for high school and college students in the St. Cloud and Alexandria areas in a variety of settings and locations such as schools, community organizations, correctional facilities and treatment centers.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and provide staffing for displays, exhibits, and promotional efforts at health fairs and community celebrations and events in Willmar, St. Cloud & Alexandria, MN.
• Develop and deliver multi-session and peer sexuality education programs targeted to audiences at highest risk for unintended pregnancy and STIs, and those who can most directly influence them; develop curricula and support materials for these programs as needed.
• Plan and prioritize annual work plans and budgets for community education with the Regional Manager of Education & Engagement.
• Evaluate, promote and disseminate accurate and current information and curricula relating to sexuality; keep current on related periodicals, journals, books and curricula, and films.
• Compile, record, and evaluate outreach and educational statistics and prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in appropriate professional meetings and work groups to build coalitions and partnerships with other community groups on educational programming; and build and maintain professional relationships.
• Dedicate time to professional skill development around Diversity Equity and Inclusion work. At least 10% of time or 4 hours per week for a 40 hour work week.

About Us:

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)