CAPP Sexuality Educator

POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for facilitating evidence-based curricula to youth and youngadults in schools and community-based organizations throughout New York City orNassau County. Sexuality Educators conduct community outreach to raise awarenessof PPGNY’s broad range of services and to connect clients to those services. As a partof our outreach strategy, the sexuality educator will collaborate with other educators toinform, educate and raise awareness about SRH and SRJ related topics throughcommunity pop-ups. Educators provide support and technical assistance for specialprojects within the Education Department, as well as in partnership with other PPGNYdepartments and PP affiliates. Flexibility in work schedule is essential, some eveningsand weekends requiredESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCommunity Outreach and Facilitation (75%) Facilitate sexuality education workshops and community outreach toyouth. In all activities, ensure adherence to PPGNY’s mission, values,guiding principles and maintain curriculum fidelity. Conduct community outreach that includes, but is not limited to communityevents, pop-ups, tabling, fairs, school events, etc. Maintain community relationships by representing PPGNY to community partners withprofessionalism and connect partners to additional programs as applicable. Attends or Facilitates trainings for professionals via the PPGNY Training Institute, asneeded.Program Administration (15%) Collect demographic, monitoring and evaluation data from workshop and trainingparticipants: compile data appropriately and prepares submission. Support CAPP Manager in ensuring that the data in ORS is accurateSpecial Projects (5%) Assists and collaborates with team to execute any cross-program opportunities oroverarching youth program initiatives Works as a member of the Education and Training Department staff and maintains highstandards of professionalism and collaboration. Represents the Department at selectedinternal and external meetingsOther (5%) Stays current on research related to sexuality and reproductive health. Helps to identifyarticles to be read by other Education and Training staff. Performs other educational and experience related duties or projects as outlined by theEducation Department’s annual Work Plan or as outlined in grant applications.CORE COMPETENCIESA demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy,health equity, and gender and racial justiceA demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humilityAbility to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, medically accurate and culturally responsive education across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or abilityREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong public speaking and facilitation/teaching skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and be creative and flexible.Excellent listening and relationship building skills across differences.Understanding of and adaptability to needs of working with young people.Understanding of and adaptability to needs of working with community.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree.One (1) to two (2) years of experience providing educational workshops and presentations.Experience working with and engaging youth.Experience with communities impacted by adverse health outcomes, knowledge systemic barriers to sexual reproductive health and wellbeing faced by marginalized communities especially women, LGBTQ, poor/working class and communities of color.Experience in working with diverse population and knowledge of sexual and reproductive health.Analysis of how systemic oppression and racism impacts communities of color.Flexible schedule.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in public health and /or education.Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred not requiredTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks including use of a computer. Periodic standing, walking, bending. Requires lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds of programming or event materials. Must be able to occasionally walk up and down stairs. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, and will require reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This job operates in a professional office environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment. Requires travel to various indoor and outdoor environments to conduct programming or events. Requires flexible schedule and during peak activity periods work in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week.PPGNY's benefits package includes:Generous PTO and holiday scheduleMedical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependentsFSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement fundsShort- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employmentAll positions at PPGNY require:Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.