What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Program Specialist position at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains?
About Us: Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.
Abortion Care: At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.
Our Ideal Candidate
Schedule: Full-time; Exempt; Benefits Eligible
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Benefits
COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Abortion Care: At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Comfortable discussing sexuality and delivering curricula
- Must reside in New Mexico
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
- Deliver Outstanding Sexual Health Education: The core of your job is teaching sexual health curricula and ensuring others have access to the learning and empowerment it offers. You use data to monitor progress and measure success, learn from what works and what could be improved, and look for ways to increase reach. To do this, you will:
- Teach sexual health curricula and lesson plans to priority audiences.
- Maintain and promote program goals and objectives.
- In collaboration with the Program Manager, educate community about RSEI offerings
- Provide specialized outreach and education to priority populations.
- Provide participants with appropriate community resources.
- Assist in program development and evaluation.
- Collect and monitor program data for tracking and monthly reporting.
- Administer intakes and assessments to program participants.
- Use technology to assist in data entry, delivering education sessions, and communicating with community members.
- Contribute to a Strong and Effective Team: You are a collaborative member of a team that is oriented toward meeting internal goals and supporting the agency in meeting its broader goals and outcomes. You model our core values and constantly look for ways to contribute in positive ways, bringing much-needed skill, capacity, and energy to our collective work. To do this, you will:
- Assist in the development of new material and innovative strategies to improve educational programs through taskforce participation.
- Maintain relationships with community partners in an effort to sustain opportunities for PPRM educational programs.
- Actively participate in and complete training provided by PPRM and other organizations that are necessary to job function.
- Meet regularly with program manager for observation, guidance, and to provide input on programs.
- Represent PPRM as a brand ambassador and work to ensure the community has knowledge of PPRM mission programs and services.
- Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for new hires is $25.28 - $27.73 and based on related professional experience
Schedule: Full-time; Exempt; Benefits Eligible
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Benefits
- Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage.
- Accrued PTO and Sick Time
- 401k/Safe Harbor Contributions (PPRM contributes up to 3% of your pay to your 401k after 1 year of service).
- Employee Loan Program
- Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership.
- Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave and MORE!
COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $25 - $30