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Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health Educator.

In this role, the successful candidate The health educator will facilitate evidence-based sexual health
workshops for adolescents in a high school setting, implement risk reduction counseling and
provide sexual health education, and facilitate peer education group at Project Reach Youth site.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with Program Coordinator and school staff to schedule workshops in high schools, middle schools, and other schools in CBOs in Brooklyn. 
  •  Conduct evidence-based sexual health workshops using Making Proud Choices curriculum.. 
  •  Administer sexual health risk assessment surveys to all workshop participants 
  •  Meet individually with workshop participants identified as high risk to provide risk reduction counseling connect them to the FHC School Based Health Center or other social services. 
  •  Co-facilitate sexual health education peer education group, organize weekly group planning meeting, submit sessions plans, ensure attendance is kept up to date. 
  • Supervise senior assistant assigned to your group 
  •  Meet quarterly with each peer educator in your group for check-ins and provide referrals as needed. 
  • Provide rapid HIV counseling at FHC School Based Health Centers and complete all related documentation.
  • Participate in project SAFE community events to connect youth STI and HIV testing. 
  • Participate weekly staff meetings at Project Reach Youth 1
  • Submit workshop attendance information in ETO 1
  •  Participate in SBHC morning huddle and other meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a HS Diploma
Prior work experience with community health outreach. Health related background.

Preferred Qualifications:
At least three years providing services to young adults
BA
Good interpersonal skills
Workshop facilitation experience
Interest in public health/sexual health education
HIV testing experience
Experience with electronic medical record system (EPIC)
Second language: Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarine, Arabic

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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