Health Educator (Academic Year)
About this role
- Provides health education, counseling on relationship issues, health issues, pregnancy, family planning, education prevention, pregnancy counseling, and contraceptive compliance to young women and men at Boston Public Schools as identified by the Program Director.
- Works with Child and Adolescent Health Services Program Director and team as per protocol for intervention with teens at risk, including for pregnancy, for becoming a father, or for STIs.
- Fills out appropriate forms as required in a timely manner
- Follows up with clients as appropriate or as designated in the protocol.
- Attends all required training. Receives updates from ABCD on family planning counseling.
- Attends HIV counseling course as assigned and acts as a resource for training additional staff.
- Provides family planning services, such as counseling and dispensing, per MD/PA/NP at the Adolescent Center of BMC or another ABCD site.
- Coordination of care
- Community and Schools Outreach & Engagement activities (Students enrollment activities into the SBHC).
- Works with the Program Director and team to develop a plan for low-barrier access to family planning for students at all Boston sites (form, communications, protocol, etc.)
- Implements condom availability programs as defined by BPHC and the Boston Public Schools.
- Meets established intervention productivity requirements.
- Supports youth peer health educators at assigned sites
- Works closely with BPS personnel at school sites to integrate education and training activities.
- Performs other duties as required.
- BA/BS in a related field preferred.
- ABCD Family Planning training.
- Two years of experience working with teens.
- Familiarity with family planning methods.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish, Cape Verdean, Creole, Chinese) preferred.
- Program development skills are desirable.
- Completion of HIV test counseling course preferred.
Company at a glance
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression.
Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day.
Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact.
As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston.
We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
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