Health Educator of Indigenous Programs (Community Health Educator II) - Duluth, MN

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Health Educator of Indigenous Programs (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: Part-time, 30 hours per week. Eligible for full benefits!

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, community spaces, and 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 & Carlton Counties. Infrequent travel throughout affiliate.

Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.

Job Summary:

With the support of the Indigenous Initiatives Education team at PPNCS, the Health Educator II is responsible to build and sustain community partnerships, coordinate culturally specific community outreach and facilitate It's That Easy Caregiver-child education classes and multi-session reproductive and sexual health programs to diverse learners in Carlton and St. Louis counties in northern Minnesota. The Health Educator II is responsible for additional responsibilities such as administrative tasks, and contributing to evaluation, curriculum and program development as well as collaborating to meet the goals of the Community Education and Engagement Department and supporting the mission of Planned Parenthood North Central States. Health Educators 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:

• Experience working in Indigenous communities and other culturally and racially diverse populations
• Familiarity and proficiency of cultural practices of target populations
• At least one-year experience in youth development, health education, public health, or related area
• Familiarity with the network of organizations and agencies serving Indigenous communities throughout northern Minnesota.
• Access to independent transportation, valid driver's license and auto 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:

• Deliver culturally-specific caregiver-child sexuality education with Indigenous caregivers in Carlton and St. Louis counties in a variety of settings and locations such as schools, community organizations, and treatment centers
• Facilitate multi-session reproductive and sexual health education programs with Indigenous youth and adults in a variety of settings.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and provide staffing for displays, exhibits, and promotional efforts at health fairs and community celebrations including but not limited to powwows, health fairs and other community events.
• Assist with the implementation of focus groups to gather key information on how to best deliver sexuality education in Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota.
• Plan and prioritize annual work plans and budgets for community education with the Manager of Indigenous Initiatives.
• Evaluate, promote and disseminate accurate and current information and curricula relating to sexuality; keep current on related periodicals, journals, books and curricula, and films.
• Compile, record, and evaluate outreach and educational statistics and prepare reports as needed.
• Participate in appropriate professional meetings and work groups to build coalitions and partnerships with other community groups on educational programming; and build and maintain professional relationships.
• Dedicate time to professional skill development around Diversity Equity and Inclusion work. At least 10% of time or 3 hours per week for a 30-hour work week.

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.