Health Educator, Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP)

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff volunteers clients donors neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development Family Support Job Training & Employment Support Services Health Housing and Legal Services. We reach almost 80000 individuals and families including almost 13000 serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP) program provides education using evidence-based age-appropriate curricula for youth ages 11 to 21. CAPP also provides presentations for parents teachers and other adults in the Brownsville/Ocean Hill and East New York communities.

Position: Health Educator

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: 955 Flatbush Ave. 4^th Floor Brooklyn NY

What The Health Educator Does:

Facilitate evidence-based CAPP curricula in schools after-school programs and community-based settings.
Provide accurate developmentally appropriate information on sexual health pregnancy prevention STIs consent and healthy relationships.
Build trusting supportive relationships with adolescents to encourage positive behavior change.
Collaborate with schools community organizations and health providers to ensure program success and referrals to needed services.
Conduct pre- and post-assessments to track participant knowledge attitudes and behavior changes.
Support youth in accessing clinical and support services including reproductive health care counseling and mentoring.
Engage parents/caregivers in workshops and information sessions to strengthen family communication about sexual health.
Maintain accurate attendance records program data and documentation required by the NYS Department of Health.
Participate in regular training coaching and fidelity monitoring to ensure quality program delivery

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

Must obtain DOE fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance throughout duration of employment.
Experience working with adolescents in educational or community settings.
Strong group facilitation and classroom management skills.
Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health adolescent development and cultural competence in working with diverse NYC youth.

Other Requirements (preferred):

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or eligibility for certification.
Experience implementing evidence-based curricula.
Familiarity with NYC schools youth-serving organizations and healthcare resources.
Bilingual (Spanish/English or another NYC-relevant language).

Compensation: $50000 annually

Status: -Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance dental insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer match paid time off (vacation personal and sick time) and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color people with disabilities and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity gender expression national origin age disability socio-economic status marital or veteran status pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff volunteers clients donors neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 inte...