Outreach Worker and Sexual Health Educator at Health Imperatives Inc

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

32.96

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Community Collaboration, Cultural Competency, Teamwork, Flexible Schedule, Driver's License, Bilingual, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Social Media Content Management, Documentation, Reporting, Trauma-Informed Care

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve, including Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, people with substance use disorders, and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support. JOB TITLE: Outreach Worker and Sexual Health Educator PROGRAM: Sexual and Reproductive Health Services HOURS: Monday-Friday, occasional evenings and weekends SALARY: $32.96/hourly LOCATION: Multiple locations in Southeast Massachusetts including Brockton, New Bedford, and Plymouth OVERVIEW: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Sexual & Reproductive Health Services (SRHS), he Sexual Health Educator and Outreach Worker is responsible for providing sexual and reproductive health education and promoting and increasing awareness of all Health Imperatives by Establishing and building upon collaborative community partnerships internally and externally to link residents to SRHS and all Health Imperatives Services. Participating in and representing SRHS in relevant community meeting, events, community gatherings Developing evaluation plan to assess impact of outreach Providing SHRS-related education for community partners. Preparing and distributing educational and informational materials to community partner organizations. Facilitating community trainings, prevention initiatives, and awareness events as needed. Developing and managing social media content Accurately documenting and tracking meetings, interactions in database Submitting monthly reporting/tracking report Attend all required trainings and professional development activities. Other duties as assigned Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong organizational skills; Demonstrated successful community collaborative outcomes; High level of cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated work in a collaborative, team environment. Ability to maintain flexible schedule in accordance with program needs including some evenings and/or occasional weekends. Must have a valid driver’s license, registration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual and/or bicultural a plus; flexibility and able to work successfully in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment; strong interpersonal and communication skills. Please indicate on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be consideredTo apply, please CLICK HERE or send cover letter and resume to humanresources@healthimperatives.org.

Responsibilities

The Outreach Worker and Sexual Health Educator is responsible for providing sexual and reproductive health education and increasing awareness of Health Imperatives services by building community partnerships. This role involves representing the services at community events, developing evaluation plans, preparing educational materials, facilitating trainings, and managing social media content.