Outreach & Education Specialist

Outreach & Education Specialist - The ConnectionNiagara Falls, NY

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protect and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what.

In support of PPCWNY’s mission, the Outreach and Education Specialist is responsible for understanding and communicating information about a wide range of sexuality, relationship, and reproductive health issues working with a variety of individuals at all age levels. Their primary focus will be in the development and delivery of outreach programs geared towards reproductive health awareness, healthy relationships, and self-empowerment.

Essential Functions

Needs Assessment

• Outreach Education Specialist conducts an assessment to identify needs, presents available options, which could be programs or services, and determines appropriate follow-up

Program Development & Delivery

• In the area of education, the Outreach & Education Specialist identifies designs and presents programs that meet the educational needs of the community: healthy relationships, safe sex, birth control teen pregnancy, etc.
• Delivers evidence-based programs with fidelity to youth in a variety of settings
• Conducts community outreach and education, participates in community events: health fairs, school and college presentations, community organizations, etc.
• Ensures proper documentation is written for client records, annual and funder reports, etc.
• Aids and/or refers youth to obtain comprehensive family planning services, health services or other essential support services as identified.
• Is aware of annual goals and objectives of the organization and participates in their attainment by focusing on the education and counseling needs of our clients and patients (sensitivity and diversity training, etc.)
• As needed, may develop and present in-service programs to other PPCWNY staff

Committee Participation

• Attends and works on internal organization committees as requested
• Attends community meetings as a representative of the organization, as required

Other Accountability Activities

• Completes required reporting accurately and timely as designated
• Participates in the annual update of all reference materials used in the Education and Clinic areas (flyers, brochures, referral lists, operation procedure manuals, etc.) to ensure consistency
• Participates in affiliate initiatives
• Participates in programs to ensure that cross training occurs leading to support of the clinic, as needed (pre- and post-HIV counseling)
• Works on other projects as assigned