Community Educator

WHO WE ARE Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in eight health centers across the state. At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; it's the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives.  Position Summary: Promotes healthy human sexuality through outreach and by providing people with the tools, knowledge, and/or skills they need to make healthy and responsible decisions concerning their sexual and reproductive health.  Expands agency involvement and promotes agency resources with schools and community groups statewide.  Provides training for professionals and adults interested in teaching about sexuality.  Evaluates and advocates for appropriate sex education in public schools and trains parents to be the primary sexuality educator of their children.  
At PPAU, we recognize the importance of language skills in serving our community. Upon passing our Spanish proficiency exam, your hourly pay will increase by $1.00 to reflect this essential contribution
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of our communities and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
\n About the job:Provides PPAU educational/informative presentations, curriculums, and training to elementary, secondary, and college groups as well as other community groups and professionals on issues related to reproductive health, human sexuality, and promoting healthy sexuality, and as required by Title X.Trains teachers, school support staff, nurses, parents, volunteers, interns, clinic staff, teen leaders, and other facilitators in presenting Planned Parenthood based school curricula and other programs related to reproductive health and human sexuality.Cultivates and responds to requests for educational materials and school-based curricula using existing PPAU/PPFA networks and research data, among other sources.Leads recruitment and retention of program participants for year-long youth programs.Provides and analyzes data for program evaluation, maintains up-to-date records and data in education specific database.Assesses and researches education/training needs in order to develop new programs, materials and training activities related to reproductive health and human sexuality.Expands, develops, coordinates and maintains agency educational programs/clients and provides assistance to educators, volunteers and other trainers in developing and presenting programs.Expands educational programs to school-based and community groups by coordinating and training clinical assistant staff, volunteers, interns, and other educators.Develops, organizes and conducts staff education/training and provides material to expand agency reproductive health training outreach to community.Tracks and completes records, reports and documentation of all training in accordance with Title X programs and other grants and funding sources.Creates, updates or prepares reports, database(s), brochures, news releases, etc., which promote agency programs and education.  Assures educational materials comply with PPFA, Title V and Title X requirements.Solicits evaluations and feedback to improve performance and training of clinical staff and volunteer educators.Along with Director, serves as PPAU resource on state law and policies regarding delivery of education and training of sexuality, maturation, and healthy lifestyles promotion.Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops, training, meetings, and other professional/community events.  Represents agency goals and mission in the schools and the community.In conjunction with Director, researches, collects, analyzes and reviews training tends, statistical data, and reports for improving school/community education resources; monitors training methods to ensure resources are current, effective, and available to staff and community members in a timely and cost effective manner.Demonstrated ability to provide education and training in both large and small group settings.Experience with grant funded projects or cultivation of education programming sources and projects desirable.Ability to adjust communication and presentations based on situation/audience, as appropriate.Must be adaptable to changing situations, schedules and in-state and out-of-state travel.Supports and participates in agency marketing, public affairs, fund-raising and community activities through outreach and networking.Maintains open lines of communication.Addresses problems positively and listens non-defensively.Represents PPAU in a professional and positive manner when dealing with clients, the public, volunteers, interns/externs, donors and other staff, demonstrating a commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.Participates with team members in identifying and improving systems, activities, behaviors, resolving issues, etc. which result in improving quality services.  Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA and to PPAU policy.Attend and participate in all required meetings and training sessions.Participates in annual team review process.Understands their responsibility and participates in assuring productivity levels are maintained.Demonstrates respect for diversity in daily activities.Meet Agency standards for performance measures and attendance/punctuality.Performs other duties as required or requested. Community EducatorWork is performed in an office and class room settingWilling to work evenings and weekends, as needed.Meet with external group(s) as needed.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. What we're looking for:Bachelors degree in elementary or secondary education, health education or related field; AND2+ years experience working with diverse populations and local community groups; AND2+ years relevant teaching experience in a classroom or community education setting; OR 2 years college plus 2 – 4 years relevant teaching experience in a classroom or community education setting; OR high school diploma (or G.E.D) plus 4 – 7 years of relevant experience.Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.Must have previous experience providing LGBTQ inclusive education.Yearly influenza vaccination required unless seeking a medical or religious exemption.
\n$23.90 - $23.90 an hour
We deeply care about our employees and are proud of our commitment and investment in our team. We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone.
The starting pay for this position is $23.90 an hour. Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide: - Affordable medical and dental benefits.
- Voluntary Vision, Accident and Identity Protection benefits
- Company paid basic life insurance.
- Company paid short term and long term disability coverage.
- 403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match.
- Generous PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- Free subscription to CALM
- 8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
- Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan)
- A caring and empowering workplace culture!
\nAs a mission-driven agency, PPAU is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, gender-identity, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation.
No matter what experience you have reproductive rights we encourage you to apply. At PPAU we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, are passionate about doing good, and believe that collaboration and diversity are necessary for success.
Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to PPAU in our mission to provide access to high-quality inclusive and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services to all people — with respect and compassion;. We can't wait for you to share with us your personal story!
WHY WORK AT PPAU? In addition to competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, being part of the PPAU team means providing all Utahns with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible. Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do 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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.    Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access: PPAU believes sexual health is essential to every person's overall health and well-being. We are taking focused steps to make progress as an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.