Community Outreach Health Educator Lead, West Tn

Community Outreach Health Educator Lead, West TN

REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager, Education

FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Salaried

SCHEDULE: Hybrid 3 days in-office and 2 days WFH

About PPTNM
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi is one of Tennessee's oldest and largest private, non-profit health care agencies. For over 75 years, PPTNM has remained committed to providing high-quality, affordable reproductive services and education throughout Tennessee, north Mississippi, and parts of Arkansas and Kentucky. We have four health center locations in Tennessee - Memphis - Midtown, Memphis - Summer/I-240, Knoxville and Nashville.
Our mission is to improve health and well-being by providing high-quality, nonjudgmental sexual health care, honest and accurate sexuality education, and reproductive health and rights advocacy.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT:

PPTNM, as both a healthcare provider and a participant of Medicare/Medicaid, is subject to certain laws, regulations and orders requiring its workforce to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants. PPTNM has therefore implemented a requirement that all employees be fully vaccinated. Candidates seeking employment with PPTNM will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants by their start date. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law, and (2) submit proof of vaccination by their start date as a condition of employment with PPTNM.

Job Summary:

Delivers high-quality, medically accurate, culturally responsive education programs to various community groups. Facilitates professional training, HIV testing and education, and youth leadership programming that increases access to sex education for people in West Tennessee. Customizes or develops lesson plans and curricula when appropriate. Maintains fidelity and implements evidence-based programs (EBP) where required. Conducts outreach to expand services in designated service areas and assists community organizations in selecting and delivering appropriate programs.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Lead Responsibilities - (30%)

• Plan, implement, and oversee non-clinical HIV testing events in collaboration with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Deliver comprehensive HIV education to individuals participating in testing programs.
• Track and manage inventory of testing materials. Record and maintain comprehensive data related to HIV testing programs in accordance with state and funder requirements. Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy regulations.
• Coordinate regional condom distribution to community partners for timely and efficient delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of condom inventory levels and track distribution to various partners.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to enhance the reach and impact of HIV testing initiatives.
• Develop strategies for a seamless transition into medical care for individuals with positive test results.
• Provide support and guidance to testing staff and volunteers in handling sensitive issues. Recruit and manage interns and volunteers for condom distribution in West Tennessee.
• Attend relevant regional meetings and conferences to stay informed about the latest developments in HIV testing, education, and linkage to care. Implement changes based on feedback, data analysis, and emerging trends in HIV prevention, testing, education, and care.

Community Outreach Health Educator Responsibilities (70%):

• Delivers high-quality, medically accurate, culturally responsive education programs on sexuality, reproductive health, and Planned Parenthood services to people in the community.

• Assist in the development of the Tennessee Teen Advisory Board peer education through the facilitation of youth leadership and/or peer education programming for youth in West Tennessee. Responsibilities may include establishing relationships with youth; recruiting youth; monthly meetings (often during evenings or weekends) with youth; facilitating education sessions and community-based impact projects in partnership with youth; providing support and recognition to youth; planning, tracking, and completing program evaluation activities, etc.

• Builds and maintains authentic and reciprocal relationships with community partners, stakeholders and others invested in young people, with a priority placed on BIPOC and LGBTQ youth populations.

• Represents Planned Parenthood at community gatherings.

• When appropriate, customize lesson plans and curricula or develop new lesson plans and curricula for outreach education and training efforts. Utilizes appropriate educational and technological methodologies and ensures cultural sensitivity.

• Prepares and distributes educational and informational materials for education programs and responds to requests for materials.

• Provides monthly reports of educational and outreach activities and other data and reporting requirements, as necessary.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing networks.

• Completes administrative tasks, such as tracking program activities, completing data entry, scheduling, and communicating in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities For This Position:

• Alignment with the mission and values of Planned Parenthood.
• Able to demonstrate behaviors that represent the Affiliate’s Workplace Values.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing to work weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Knowledge of reproductive health and sexuality, HIV prevention preferred.
• Commitment to the goals of PPTNM and quality healthcare and education.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, education, counseling or related area preferred.
• Ability to travel, primarily local travel is frequent and anticipated to average 15%.
• Must have access to a car. Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance are required.

Experience:

• Three to four years of experience as an educator, trainer, and/or working with youth.
• Sexual and reproductive health knowledge is required.
• Experience with public speaking and health program facilitation preferred.
• Experience with outreach, recruitment, and relationship building preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS PROGRAM:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Basic Life/AD&D, STD, LTD (Employee Only Coverage)
• Voluntary Vision, “Buy-Up” options on Basic Life, Spouse, & Dependent
• 401(k) plan with matching opportunity
• Plum Benefits & Pet Insurance
• Starting PTO of 15 vacation days within first year (pro-rated based on start date), 2 Floating Holidays and 10 Paid Holidays

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this position. While intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to review and change this description as needed to maintain business goals and accomplishments. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically. This job description is not a contract.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, disability, atypical hereditary cellular blood trait, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PPTNM will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and any subsequent revisions or additions to related law/regulations.

Employees are expected to perform duties as assigned and directed by management.
E-VERIFY PARTICIPATION:
PPTNM participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S