HEALTH EDUCATOR II, HIGHER EDUCATION

Position Description : Overview

This full-time position ensures the successful implementation of the Campus Conversations program in partnership with higher education institutions to support student success by educating young adults on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The Health Educator II collaborates with young adults and campus staff for program delivery, in and out of class-time, and for on-campus events and activities; facilitates referrals and linkages to adolescent-friendly health care and community services; increases program awareness; and supports the Peer Ambassador Program, including training, events, and implementation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitates and delivers approved group presentations on teen and unplanned pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and related topics
• Implements curricula and provides technical assistance for program site staff, and others, as needed in consultation with the Program Coordinator
• Provides training and technical assistance to implementation sites, as needed
• In consultation with the Program Coordinator, assists in the development and coordination of adolescent health education
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with assigned project site staff
• Assists assigned agencies in preparing for and participating in implementation of sexual health education curricula
• Assists in the recruitment of youth and coordinating of activities for implementation of programs
• Develops positive and professional rapport with program participants
• Orients, recruits, and supervises peer ambassadors and intern (s) as assigned
• Remains current on topics related to teen and unplanned pregnancy, STIs, and related health topics
• Maintains organized records of activities, monitors data collection, and assists in preparing monthly and semi-annual report
• Represents Talk About It Texas and Healthy Futures of Texas mission in the community, in a positive and professional manner
• Follows compliance standards for the Talk About It Texas brand, and the Healthy Futures parent agency brand
• Works well both as a team member and individually; gives and welcomes feedback, and contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with assigned colleges coordinators and appropriate staff
• With Program Director and Coordinator, helps develops clinical linkages for assigned implementation sites
• Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Application Instructions

Please upload a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, a resume, salary history, and a list of 3 professional references. The position will remain open until filled.

Healthy Futures of Texas does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Additional Information : Healthy Futures is a statewide, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of young Texans through access to sexual health education, contraception and resources.

Be a part of the team working to ensure that all of our communities teens have access to sexual health information and reproductive health services. Working together, close to the community, with a passionate, committed, and talented team, you will be able to see the immediate, tangible impact of your work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all backgrounds, and sexual orientations to apply to this position.