Community Health Outreach Educator
Quick answer
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is hiring a full-time Community Health Outreach Educator based in Schenectady to conduct outreach and provide health navigation services to underserved communities across seven counties.
- Role
- Community Health Outreach Educator
- Organization
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY)
- Location
- Schenectady, NY (with regional travel)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Community Health Outreach Educator (CHOE) serves as a vital bridge between marginalized populations and the healthcare system by facilitating outreach, education, and appointment navigation. This role focuses on promoting health equity for Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities while managing referral directories and building partnerships with local organizations. The position involves significant regional travel and collaboration with internal departments to address systemic barriers to sexual and reproductive health care. The educator will also develop and deliver training on LGBTQ+ health access to various community and internal stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute outreach events, workshops, and activities to promote health equity.
- Maintain the LGBTQ+ affirming referral directory and facilitate internal/external client referrals.
- Develop and conduct training on LGBTQ+ healthcare access for external agencies and internal staff.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community leaders, organizations, and businesses.
- Collect and document program data using Salesforce and other reporting platforms.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field (preferred).
- Two years of relevant experience providing navigation or referral services if no degree is held.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across cultural differences.
- Knowledge of social determinants of health and barriers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Proficiency with office software including Excel, Notion, and electronic health records.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous PTO and holiday schedule, medical/dental/vision coverage, FSA/HSA/Commuter pre-tax funds, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office and field-based role located in Schenectady that requires frequent travel across seven surrounding counties.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary educational requirements?
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is preferred, though two years of relevant navigation experience can substitute for a degree.
How can I apply for this position?
The job posting does not provide a specific deadline or application method; please refer to the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York career portal for submission instructions.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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