Sexuality Educator

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for facilitating evidence-based curricula to youth and young adults in schools and community-based organizations throughout New York City. Sexuality Educators conduct community outreach to raise awareness of PPGNY’s broad range of services and to connect clients to those services. As a part of our outreach strategy, the sexuality educator will collaborate with other educators to inform, educate and raise awareness in regard to SRH and SRJ related topics through community pop-ups. Educators provide support and technical assistance for special projects within the Education Department, as well as in partnership with other PPGNY departments and PP affiliates. Flexibility in work schedule is essential; some evenings and weekends required. Travel is required around New York City (all boroughs) and some travel to Hempstead and around the state for professional development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (WEIGHTED & WITH DETAIL)

Education and Enhanced Community Outreach (75%)

• Facilitate evidenced based (EBP) and evidence-informed sex education curriculum(s) with fidelity to youth, young adult and families in accordance with grant and work plan objectives.

• Ensure adherence to PPGNY’s mission, values, sexuality guiding principles in all activities

• Promote and engage in meaningful outreach programs to community members, organizations, parents and professionals in prioritized zip codes in accordance with grant and work plan objectives.

• Provide assistance and/or referrals for youth to obtain comprehensive family planning services, health services or other essential support services as identified.

• Maintain community relationships by representing PPGNY at community meetings, and engaging professionally with community stakeholders, organizations, youth, parents and professionals.

• Participate and support with the implementation of training within the PPGNY Training Institute.

• Participate in regular team meetings and engage in ongoing feedback with supervisor and colleagues.

Program Administration (15%)

• Collect demographic, monitoring and evaluation data from workshop and training participants; compile data appropriately and prepares submission.

• Support Youth Programs Manager in ensuring that the data in ORS is accurate

• Stays current on research related to sexuality and reproductive health.

• Works as a member of the Education and Training Department staff and maintains high standards of professionalism and collaboration. Represents the Department at selected internal and external meetings

Special Projects (5%)

• Assists and collaborates with team to execute any cross-program opportunities or overarching youth program initiatives

• Performs other educational and experience related duties or projects as outlined by the Education Department’s annual Work Plan or as outlined in grant applications.

Special Projects and Additional Duties:

This position requires flexibility and adaptability. In response to programmatic and grant-related needs, employees may be assigned additional responsibilities or cross-functional duties to ensure program goals, timelines, and deliverables are met.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice

• A 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 humility

• Ability 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 ability

REQUIRED 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 difference.

• Understanding of and adaptability to needs of working with young people and community.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 1+ years of related and/or applicable work experience and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth, young adults or families in targeted communities

• Experience in working with diverse population and knowledge of sexual and reproductive health.

• Flexible schedule

• Experience with communities impacted by adverse health outcomes, knowledge systemic barriers to sexual reproductive health and wellbeing faced by marginalized communities especially women, LGBTQ, 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred not required.

Experience in public health and /or education.

TYPICAL 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. This role requires navigating public transportation all throughout New York City.

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 and requires some evenings and weekends.

PPGNY's benefits package includes:

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents

FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds

Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment

All 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.