Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We are committed to advancing health equity in communities along the Central Coast and we are taking focused steps to become an organization where every person feels a genuine sense of belonging.With this focus, we strongly encourage Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply and help serve the needs of our communities.
PPCCC is a trusted provider of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care along California’s Central Coast. Each year, PPCCC provides 35,000 people on the central coast with health care services; including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, vasectomies, and safe and legal abortion care at our six health center locations. PPCCC also provides comprehensive sexuality education programs to help adults and teens make healthy decisions, prevent unintended pregnancies, and avoid sexually transmitted infection.
Grant funded position up to 6 months. Possibility to become a permanent part-time position pending funding.JOB SUMMARY:The Community Health Educator is responsible for implementation of the assigned region’s community education programs and activities that can include education and training, outreach, and other community services and programs. The Community Health Educator is an integral part of the Community Engagement Department. This is a hybrid position based out of our Thousand Oaks health center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:·
Implement affiliate’s approved sexual health and life skills education programming with fidelity· Schedule and deliver medically-accurate, inclusive, and developmentally-culturally, and linguistically-appropriate sexual health education to groups of varying ages, cultures, and backgrounds, with increased focus on youth in low resource communities·Aid in the development and updating of curricula and community resources under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Education·Promote awareness of the availability of reproductive and sexual health services at local Family PACT health centers, including Planned Parenthood, and make appropriate referrals·Participate in evaluation and data tracking activities that assess quality of programming, measuring impact, and for grant reporting·In conjunction with the Development Department and the Director of Education, develop and prepare narrative sections of grant proposals and reports as assigned· Attend Community Engagement Department and affiliate-wide training and meetings, which may be held anywhere within the affiliate’s 3-county service area·Attend local, regional, and national events, meetings, and networks as assigned· Other job duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS: - Desire and ability to supervise program participants and work with youth, parents, teachers, and other professionals
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking
- Prior knowledge or experience in reproductive health, sexuality, outreach and/or education
- Competence with computers for writing, researching and communicating
- Ability to recognize own biases: treat all with equal respect and fairness
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of social justice issues
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible and sometimes variable schedule, that may include evening and weekend hours
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to understand and relate to people of all identities, ages, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds
- Travel is required and must have valid CA driver’s license, reliable automobile transportation and insurance in accordance with California DMV requirements
- Fluent (verbal and writing) English and Spanish language skills are required. Mixteco language skills is a plus.
- Proficient use of web-based applications including Microsoft Office 365, Google Suite, Salesforce, Smartsheet, Zoom, etc
- Knowledge of service area preferred
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or two (2) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience providing presentations on sexual and reproductive health issues or other health topics preferred
- Experience with reproductive health and justice issues preferred