Health Educator - Peekskill, United States - Sun River Health

Sun River Health
Sun River Health
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Peekskill, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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_Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester Count_y.

**$1500 Sign On Bonus

  • Terms and Conditions Apply**Sun River Health is currently seeking a fulltime Health Educator to support our Peekskill site. *This is a grant funded position*
    Responsibilities:The Health Educator will deliver evidencedbased programming with fidelity to youth in a variety of settings including afterschool programs and onsite and communitybased organizations during times youth are not in school. The Health Educator will additionally engage program participants in activities designed to provide career exploration activities and arrange for trips to local cultural events.
The Health Educator will provide parent education workshops with the goal of improving parent-child communication to support the development of positive health behaviors among youth including avoiding sexual activity

Completing orientation and trainings prior to delivering evidence-based programming

Delivering evidence-based programming with fidelity to youth and parents in a variety of community-based settings

Providing youth development programming including career exploration and service-learning activities

Coordinate and engage program participants in annual local cultural events

Conducting community outreach and education

Serve as an active member of community coalitions; participate in local health fairs and community events

Maintain program participant records and submit required data for monthly, quarterly, and annual education reports

Represent Sun River Health and the youth health education program at local community events and coalitions


Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills:
must be a team player who works cooperatively and effectively with other program staff, schools and community-based partners that serve youth and families

Ability to facilitate discussion/teach classes to youth and parents in a variety of settings on various health topics including reproductive anatomy, contraceptive methods, STDs, and HIV/AIDS, and sexual risk avoidance

Respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance; understands and applies principles of cultural competence

Must be able to handle multiple assignments and take initiative to plan and complete projects effectively

Experience working with youth and demonstrated ability to be inclusive and non-stigmatizing in their role.

Strong presentation and organizational skills

Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Education Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in health education or health related field


Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually.

With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most.

Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status.

Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.


Pay:
$ $24.50 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

  • What is your desired salary?

Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

Health Educating: 1 year (preferred)


Language:


  • Mandarin or Cantonese (preferred)
  • Spanish (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Peekskill, NY required)

Work Location:
In person
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