Community Health Educator II - Duluth, MN

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Community Health Educator II - Duluth, MN

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $20.60-$25.40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shift times: Primarily Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Regular evenings and weekends required, 1-2 evenings per week and minimum 1 weekend day per month.

Location: Hybrid - work locations include remote work, work in community spaces, and work from Planned Parenthood Duluth health center (1001 E Central Entrance # 200, Duluth, MN 55811).

Job type: Non-Exempt

Travel: Regular weekly travel to community partner sites, primarily within St. Louis County.

Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Teen Council Peer Education, the Community Health Educator II develops and implements multi and single-session sexuality education programs in a designated community, delivers sexuality education programs and outreach activities for that community, administers pre/post test during education sessions, works in a health mentor role at an area high school, and performs related work as directed. Community Health Educators create and foster an environment of diversity and inclusion for patients and employees and are advocates in implementing our mission of "Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all". They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
• HealthiestYou - Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare's network. (ND and SD)
• Proximal Health - Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Partial cell phone reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one-year experience in youth development, health education, public health, or related area
• Proficient in language and culture of the target audiences
• Ability to work with underserved populations
• One year of experience facilitating youth programming within last five years
• Access to independent transportation, valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance, with willingness to drive to different clinic and/or program sites as needed.
• Ability to work 1-2 evenings per week and weekends as needed

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver innovative multi-session and single-session sexuality education programs in the designated community at locations that are convenient to the target population, such as schools, community organizations, correctional facilities, and treatment centers
• Provides 1:1 sessions to offer individualized health education, support, and referrals for supportive services to people seeking resources
• Plan, organize, coordinate and provide staffing for displays, exhibits, and promotional efforts at community events, community celebrations, and health fairs.
• Develop and deliver medium-term sexuality education programs targeted to audiences at highest risk for unplanned pregnancy and STIs, and those who can most directly influence them; develop curricula and support materials for these programs as needed.
• Plan and prioritize annual work plans and budgets for community education with the Manager of Teen Council Peer Education.
• Evaluate, promote, and disseminate accurate and current information and curricula relating to sexuality; keep current on related periodicals, journals, books, curricula, and films.
• Compile, record, and evaluate outreach and education statistics and prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in appropriate professional meetings and work groups to build coalitions; collaborate with other community groups on education programming; and build and maintain professional relationships.
• Train and oversee volunteers and interns in the department when needed.

About Us:

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That's why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.