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Planned Parenthood of Greater New York · 8 hours ago

Promotora de Salud

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23.35/hr - $23.35/hr

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. The Full Time Promotores de Salud is responsible for advocating for and providing health education to Spanish dominant immigrant and under/uninsured communities, conducting outreach, and facilitating group education sessions to connect community members to health services.

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Responsibilities

Conduct outreach in the Bronx, Queens, and/or other NYC and Nassau County neighborhoods

Support the Community Engagement Coordinator in building partnerships with local businesses, community leaders and community-based organizations

Conduct outreach and facilitate workshops and other group education activities at various community venues such as community-based organizations, Consulates, laundromats, salons, etc

Supports the Community Engagement Coordinator in identifying and developing group education activities using community feedback

Successful completion of comprehensive training provided by PPGNY on various sexual and reproductive health topics, outreach, and facilitation skills

Attend and report back on community meetings and professional development training sessions as requested by supervisor

Assists the Community Engagement Coordinator in partnering with the Clinical Services Department to further develop the Promotores’ role in linking Latinx immigrants to PPGNY’s services and supporting Spanish-speaking patients in PPGNY’s health centers

Collaborates with other Community Engagement initiatives

Works as a member of the Community Engagement department and maintains high standards of professionalism. Represents the Department at selected internal and external meetings, and consortiums

Works effectively with volunteers, trainees and other agency personnel

Make appointments to PPGNY health centers

Provides assistance to patients in the PPGNY health center waiting room and outside mobile health centers, including providing Spanish language support services as needed

Act as a mentor to Promotores de Salud by assisting with trainings and supporting new Promotores

Assists with administrative duties. This may include assisting with outreach and group education planning and scheduling, confirming Promotores events at partner sites, preparing materials for workshops and outreach events, filing, setting up and breaking down special events, assisting the Community Engagement Coordinator with monthly meetings, etc

Completes outreach and data collection paperwork in a timely manner

Performs other educational and experience related duties as required

Qualification

Bilingual in EnglishSpanishLatin American customsProficient in Microsoft OfficeRelationship buildingCommunication skillsEmpathy towards LatinxsPatientListenerInterest in sexual health educationWarmFriendly demeanor

Required

Bilingual in English and Spanish and knowledgeable of Latin American customs and cultural norms

Well-known in and have strong ties to Latin American communities (i.e. South American, Central American, Mexican, or Caribbean) in the Bronx, Queens, and/or other NYC and Nassau County neighborhoods

Committed to serving as a leader or role model and empowering the Latin American community

Familiar with prevailing attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health issues among Latinxs

Able to empathize with Latinxs and share their values and experiences

Warm, friendly, patient, outgoing and able to make others feel comfortable and at ease

Patient, good listener, and open to opinions and values that may be different from their own, without being judgmental

Interested in learning and teaching others about sexual and reproductive health

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both Spanish and English)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Flexible work schedule; mornings, evenings, and weekends on occasion

Ability to travel around NYC and/or Nassau County

Benefits

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

Company

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

Our Vision: Building a world where all communities have full access to innovative, high-quality, affordable, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health services, which will always include abortion, whenever, wherever, and however they are needed.

Founded in 1916