What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sexuality Educator position at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York?
At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.
We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services -- including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.
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When you join PPGNY as a Sexuality Educator you will facilitate evidence-based programs and PPGNY evidence-informed curricula for young people in schools and out-of-school settings throughout New York City. Sexuality Educators will engage in outreach activities that will promote awareness of PPGNY's wide range of services and connect clients to those services.
\n- Facilitate sexuality education workshops and community outreach to youth. In all activities, ensure adherence to PPGNY’s mission, values, guiding principles and maintain curriculum fidelity.
- Conduct community outreach that includes, but is not limited to community events, pop-ups, tabling, fairs, school events, etc.
- Maintain community relationships by representing PPGNY to community partners with professionalism and connect partners to additional programs as applicable.
- Provide linkages and/or referrals for workshop participants to health centers.
- Support the implementation of the youth advisory council.
- Collect demographic, monitoring and evaluation data from workshop and training participants; compile data appropriately and prepares submission.
- Works as a member of the Education and Training Department staff and maintains high standards of professionalism and collaboration.
- Stays current on research related to sexuality and reproductive health. Helps to identify articles to be read by other Education and Training staff.
- Experience in public health and /or education preferred
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience providing educational workshops and presentations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience working with and engaging youth in multiple settings
- Experience in working with diverse populations
- Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health
- Flexible schedule
- Bilingual Spanish/English
PPGNY's benefits package includes:
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
Short and Long Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
All positions at PPGNY require:
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our 28 health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically-accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $25 - $26
