Teen Health Educator (Ma Or Lpn)

Company Overview: Hamilton Health Center, established in 1969, is the sole Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Harrisburg, PA. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention for Central Pennsylvania's residents, regardless of their health, economic, or insurance status.

Our Vision: Our vision is a healthy community where every member, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. We've remained dedicated to this vision for over 50 years.

What You'll Do:

• The Adolescent Health Educator provides comprehensive risk-reduction services to adolescents under two grant programs: Health Resource Center (HRC) and Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP).
• Under HRC programming responsibilities include the provision of evidence-informed and age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health education in one-to-one and group settings and targeted rapid HIV testing and STI testing and treatment for adolescents aged 13-19.
• Under PREP programming responsibilities include the provision of two evidence-based curricula with groups of adolescents aged 11-21 in a clinic, school, or community-based setting.
• Distribute risk reduction tools and provide age-appropriate, accurate, and non-judgmental information about all contraceptive methods available.
• Provide teen-friendly and culturally responsive referrals to adolescents seeking additional medical, social services, or mental health care.
• Attend health fairs, community events, and other relevant outreach activities on behalf of the program.
• Coordinate the program’s Youth Advisory Board.
• Maintain compliance with paperwork and reporting requirements as dictated by program funding organizations and other regulatory bodies.
• Enter all required documentation electronically in the appropriate database in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Work collaboratively alongside clinical team to ensure a patient-centered approach to improving health outcomes.
• Complete and maintain continuing education credits as required by program regulations.

Requirements:

• Healthcare Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of healthcare services and basic medical terminology.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and intentionally in front of an audience.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in basic data entry computer skills and the ability to learn new software or databases specific to role.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultural Humility: Awareness of one’s own world view and understanding that different world views exist, and cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in services and care.
• Team Player: An industrious and cooperative nature to foster harmonious working relationships with clinic management, physicians, clinicians, and the public.
• Medical Assistant Certificate: Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certificate required.
• Valid Driver’s License: Ability to regularly travel from 17th Street location to various sites throughout the community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse: LPN credentials preferred.
• Two (2) years working experience providing services to adolescents in a health care or equivalent setting.
• Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and comfortability educating groups about infectious diseases and related topics.
• Knowledge of community resources in Harrisburg City and surrounding areas.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hamilton Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.