Community health educator job description

MAS Community Health is seeking compassionate and kindhearted individuals to provide in-home support for children with varied levels of behavioral/mental health diagnoses. MAS Community Health has an office in Westbrook, ME. Part-time hours are available in
Portland, ME
and surrounding areas including:

Buxton Kennebunk Biddeford Saco OOB- Old Orchard Beach Kittery Cumberland So. Portland
As an entry-level Behavioral Health Professional, you will complete the BHP certification course including instruction and observation hours. After completion of your certification, you will be helping children and their families learn new skills and meet goals directly contributing to the child’s autonomy, safety, and skill development.

Responsibilities of a BHP include:


Working with clients ages 0 to 21 who have a mental or behavioral health diagnosis Providing individualized support within the clients' personal homes and surrounding communities Safely transporting your client within your own personal, and reliable vehicle Following the client’s treatment plan, outlined, and created by family and the case management team Completion of daily progress notes


All our employees enjoy industry-leading benefits including:


Hourly rate up to $18 Productivity bonuses! Earn up to $20/hr! Sign-on Bonus up to $500 Referral bonus opportunities Mileage reimbursement Flexible hours Accrued time off


Position Requires:


GED, or High School Diploma Clean driving records and valid driver's license Some experience working with children (For example: working as a nanny, daycare worker, coach, camp counselor, etc.) Reliable, registered, and insured transportation Proof of COVID Vaccination


Make a difference in your community- apply today!


MASCH

Our doors are open, and we are still providing care. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is committed to providing high quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We are a team of compassionate and dedicated staff members, and we will continue to open our doors to those who need it.

Are you worried about applying because you feel like you don't meet every single requirement? At PPSAT we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace! If you're excited about a position but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the candidate PPSAT is looking for!

The challenges we face, past and present, only strengthen PPSAT's commitment to our communities and employees. Our work has staying power. Come join us one of the nation's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Learn more: ppsatcareers.org

Why Planned Parenthood?
We are powerful educators, advocates and innovators for health care. Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We're looking for passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to our mission.

What's interesting about this job?
The Community Health Educator develops and facilitates sexuality education and programming to youth, parents, and adults in a variety of community settings. They're responsible for engaging young people in sexual health and advocacy programs that provide the tools to help them make lifelong responsible decisions. The Community Health Educator builds and maintains relationships within the community, schools, and other local and state agencies to bring about an awareness of PPSAT services and promote educational programming.

Who You are:
Passionate about education.
Passionate about reproductive health care and justice.
Believe sexual health is essential to every person's overall health, well-being, and happiness.
You enjoy designing and developing education/training programs.
Excited about developing a team of strong peer educators.
Experience working across a diverse service area.

What You'll Do:
Coordination of peer education programs dependent on community need and funding.
Initiate and develop relationships with community organizations, schools, and faith communities.
Recruit, interview, hire and train Peer Educators.
Design, develop, and provide culturally relevant education/training programs related to adolescent health and social issues for Peer Education Training.
Plan and conduct weekly trainings.
Translate and adapt curricula.
Coordinate collection and submission of evaluation data.
Serve as liaison between Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) and partner organizations. Provide community education and outreach as needed.
Attend PPSAT community coalition and council meetings as assigned.
Manage and maintain the education department database.
Report on monthly and quarterly education data as needed and requested.

What you get:
Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision
Health Reimbursement Account
403B Retirement Plan with matched contributions
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program

Flexible schedule:
40 hours per week Monday through Friday but some night and weekend work will be required. Weekly hours can vary depending on educational programs and projects. Hybrid work schedule (on-site and remote)

Compensation:
PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based in equity and transparency. This position's minimum pay rate is $20.20 an hour. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's experience and internal equity within the pay grade.
A complete application includes a cover letter and resume.

This position requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPSAT does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers is the criminal justice system and its effects on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC, and as an organization, we are working to eliminate those barriers. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions.

We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls please.

• Detroit Free Press, Top Work Places for 2019 and 2020
• Macomb Business Awards, Diversity and Inclusion Leader 2020

What is a Community Health Educator?

CARE offers a number of prevention programs which provide information and strategies to help the community manage health and safety. We are looking for a passionate individual to deliver substance abuse prevention programming to local schools and community organizations in Macomb County. If teaching and presenting is your passion, this is the position for you!

What are the core job responsibilities as a Community Health Educator at CARE?

• Market and facilitate substance use presentations/classes to groups, schools, community and faith-based organizations located in communities served by CARE of SEM.
• Coordinate and/or assist with agency summer camp (s).
• Demonstrates full comprehension of activity plan and meets quality programmatic standards while reporting data and outcomes as required.
• Disseminate substance use information at health and public fairs, school open houses and other community events as requested.
• Establish and maintain liaison relationships with appropriate agencies regarding substance use prevention.
• Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evening and weekends.
• Knowledgeable of national and local substance use and prevention statistics and demonstrates the ability to apply current trends to service delivery.

What does CARE provide you?

• Growth opportunities within the substance use profession.
• Paid on the job training to be a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
• Our full-time work week is 37.5 hours because work/life balance is our value!
• 5.7 hours of paid time off is earned each pay period. Practicing self-care by taking time off is encouraged.
• Generous health insurance coverage options are available 30 days post-hire.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• Opportunities to work in the community.
• Participating in recovery-oriented community events.

What do we need from you?

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
  • Preferred: A Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, education, public health, human services, or criminal justice.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator license.
• Completion background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of Recovery Oriented System of Care and Trauma Informed Services.
• Must be able to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport materials/supplies up to 12 lbs. to health fairs, presentations and/or other public forums.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet community needs.

Perks & Benefits:

• Guaranteed full-time pay
• Full medical, dental, vision health benefits with low costs and deductibles
• Generous paid time off (up to 150 hours a year)