Community Health Educator Ii (Indigenous Programs) - Duluth, Mn

Planned Parenthood North Central States
Community Health Educator II (Indigenous Programs) - Duluth, MN
Hybrid
Starting salary for candidate who meets minimum requirements (Experience will be compensated): $20.50+
Typical Schedule: 30 hours/week - all positions are benefits eligible.
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
About Us:
At Planned Parenthood North Central States (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 young 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.
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What to expect:
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 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 promoting reproductive health services to meet the goals of the Education Department and supporting the mission of Planned Parenthood North Central States. Health Educators are advocates in implementing our mission "To affirm the right to reproductive and sexual health and freedom for all by providing excellent care, trusted education, and fierce advocacy".
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Occasional evenings and weekends for required events.
Responsibilities:
This position will impact us with the following contributions:

• 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.
• 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 2 hours per week for a 20-hour work week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in Indigenous communities and other culturally and racially diverse populations.
• At least one year's experience in youth development, health education, public health, or related area.
• Familiarity with the network of organizations and agencies serving Indigenous communities throughout northing 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.

Benefits:
This position is eligible for:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including:
  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision - With equity-based premium tiers
    
    • NICE HEALTHCARE - 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
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, Float holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • 403(b)
  • Eight weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Please note:
We require all PPNCS employees, volunteers, interns, and fellows to have a current, up-to date, COVID vaccine (Exemptions may be provided for medical, disability (ADA) or religious reasons.)
Planned Parenthood North Central States supports people of all ages in making responsible choices and planning their futures. We are an organization committed to creating and fostering an environment that leads to engaged employees, and we believe engaged employees results in satisfied customers and exceptional experiences. 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.
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.
Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)