Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Health Educator/Family Planning to work as part of a team to provide coordinated patient care.
JOB FUNCTION:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Designs, implements and evaluates the clinic's overall patient education program.
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Conduct clinic educational sessions-group and individual-to allow for informed consent of patients.
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Conducts group and individual sessions on reproductive health topics (reproduction, contraceptive methods, family planning, pregnancy, relationships, HIV, STDs, etc.)
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Conceptualizes and creates lesson plans on reproductive health for both youth and adults.
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Markets CHN’s reproductive and sexual health workshops to NYC schools and community-based organizations.
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Facilitates reproductive health curriculum at NYC schools, CBOs and other venues throughout NYC.
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Organizes, reviews and suggests educational materials for ordering and distribution; maintains an inventory of all clinic educational materials.
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Completes necessary reports and forms, and documents patient services in the appropriate medical record.
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Identifies community resources for health education resources and/or services.
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Assists in the development, distribution and implementation of educational and clinic promotional materials.
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Attends and participates in training/informational sessions that are appropriate for Health Educators and in all clinic staff meetings.
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Attends community meetings as a representative of the clinic and/or agency as assigned by Director of Health Education.
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Plans, schedules and conducts health education and outreach presentations for community groups.
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Plans and participates in special CHN events.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
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B.A. or B.S. in Community Health Education or related health discipline.
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At least one year’s experience working in a community health setting that required contact with patients/clients.
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Bilingual/Spanish