Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc. · 2 months ago
Youth Development Specialist and Educator
Providence, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expPlanned Parenthood of Southern New England is one of the region’s largest providers of reproductive health care, committed to social justice and sexual health education. The Youth Development Specialist & Educator is responsible for developing and facilitating sexuality education programming for youth and adults, coordinating peer education programs, and building community relationships to promote educational services.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises PPSNE STARS peer educators and implements the STARS program curriculum. Plans an annual STARS orientation and training for peer educators and facilitates bi-weekly STARS meetings. May chaperone STARS to conferences outside of PPSNE’s service area
Under the direction of the Manager of Education & Training and the Lead Youth Development Specialist & Educator, assists in the development and facilitation of other PPSNE youth programming such as Teen Clinic, Teen Night, and Beyond the Birds & Bees
Develops and implements high-quality community education programs related to sexuality/sexual health to youth, parents, and adults in a variety of settings, including middle and high schools, afterschool programs, community centers and virtual programs delivered online
Networks with other community-based organizations to cultivate an awareness and use of PPSNE services
Responds to the educational needs of the region by acting as an informational resource for agencies in the area regarding issues involving sexuality education. Responds to community agencies in a timely manner and develops and maintains contacts in the community and local schools in order to market programming and provide services and resources
In consultation with the Director, Education & Training, represents the agency on community and/or statewide committees that are aligned with or further the mission of PPSNE. Identifies and develops partnerships with other agencies related to PPSNE target populations that enhance the organization’s ability to satisfy its mission and strategic plan
Collects and files data related to educational programs in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Passionate commitment to the mission, vision, and values of PPSNE
College degree or at least three years professional experience in community education, youth development, and/or sexuality/sexual health
Experience providing presentations and/or facilitating groups, ideally related to sexual and reproductive health and/or human sexuality
Experience utilizing digital platforms, such as Google Classrooms or Zoom is strongly desired
Comfortable discussing topics related to sexuality including sexual and reproductive health
Strong ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with community partners and co-workers
Demonstrated skills prioritizing and organizing workload with the ability to evaluate workflow systems
Superb attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills including recovery skills for when clients (internal or external) express dissatisfaction or problems arise
Experience and comfort in working with diverse communities, specifically youth, Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities
Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to enhance facilitation skills and knowledge of topics related to human sexuality and to improve service provision
Demonstrated commitment and passion for equity and inclusion
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Must be able to travel to programs, events, and meetings as required
Preferred
Experience teaching or working in a middle or high school setting; desired but not required
Bilingual Proficiency (Spanish/English); desired but not required
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off
A flexible spending account
Wellness program
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Company
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc.
The mission of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England is to protect the fundamental right of all individuals to manage their own fertility and their sexual health, and to ensure access to the services, education and information to realize that right.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amanda Skinner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Erika Ulanecki
Chief of Staff to the President & CEO; Head of Strategic Communications
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