JOB SUMMARY:
**** Pay range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly ****
The Health Educator position teaches middle and high schoolers inclusive, holistic, and comprehensive
sexual health education. Contact Plus is a sexual health education program that teaches young people to
(1) identify and practice components of healthy relationships in all aspects of life, (2) develop
knowledge and tools to inform decision making about sexual health information, including safe sex
practices, STIs and pregnancy prevention, and how to access resources and (3) cultivate a healthy sense
of themselves and others. Contact Plus is queer and trans-inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally
relevant, anti-oppressive, and sex positive.
During the school year, the Health Educator teaches small groups during the school day at various
schools in the metro area. In the summer this position teaches at community-based sites and supports
other youth programs in the Girls & Youth Department
The Health Educator will provide direct service to students, support curriculum development, prepare
lessons/activities, and contribute to partnership engagement with school staff and families.
Salary:
$21.00-$24.00/hour depending on qualifications and experience
Hours:
40 hours/week, generally 8:00am-5:00pm
Location at various sites, schools, YWCA Midtown office and remote
Shifts and sites vary based on program need
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Implement Comprehensive Programming:
- Plan, prepare, and facilitate age appropriate and culturally sensitive educational activities utilizing sexual health education curriculum and other Girls & Youth curriculum
- Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is student-centered, mission-focused, and accessible to a diverse student body
- Recruit and maintain program participants by providing program presentations to schools and youth serving agencies
- Support communication with participants and families, and organize and support retention efforts to maintain participants
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with key school partners to ensure positive program outcomes that meet the needs of all involved
- Translate program material in google translate for non-English speaking participants
Administration:
- Collect and track all necessary paperwork and data with accuracy and regularity
- Deliver and obtain program evaluation information from participants for program quality assurance and reporting purposes
- Assist Program Coordinator with continued development of policies, short and long-range goals, strategic planning, and budget expenditures
Seek Continuous Professional Development:
- Participate in learning experiences that enhance programming efforts
- Develop and/or enrich activity opportunities that engage youth participants interests and requests
- Collaborate with Girls & Youth Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and Youth Counselors across Girls & Youth programs; develop youth work skills in different programming contexts
RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the Contact Plus Coordinator. This position will interact with Girls and Youth
staff, school and community organization contacts. Critical relationships will include program
participants and families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience: o working with youth from low-income families o working with BIPOC youth o planning and facilitating effective, structured groups
- Ability to independently facilitate and teach comprehensive groups focused on sexual health education § Ability to professionally and strategically exercise clear boundaries when talking about sensitive topics and make quick decisions while using good judgment
- Passion for sexual health education and working with youth
- Ability to carry out duties independently, as well as in a team setting
- Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. Basic understanding of systems of oppression § Possess current CPR and First Aid certification, or successfully obtain within 30 days of hire
- Driver's License with reliable transportation and willingness to drive to various program locations (mileage reimbursed)
- Preferred:
- Experience in youth programming related to sexual health education and adolescent development
- Experience and knowledge of working with LGBTQ+, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive communities
- Strong belief in YWCA Minneapolis mission and ability to convey its importance Design skills, familiarity with Canva
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- § The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
- § Must have driver's license and own reliable transportation to travel to required work site
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