ANTHONY L JORDAN HEALTH CORPORATION·City of Rochester, New York
The Health Educator provides information on healthy lifestyles, STI/HIV prevention, and reproductive health to adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25. They are responsible for planning and implementing community outreach programs and providing direct counseling services to clients.
Description The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y.
Jordan Health is now seeking a Health Educator who, under the guidance of the Practice Manager, is primarily responsible for providing information on healthy lifestyles, STI prevention, HIV Prevention, safe dating practices, domestic violence/sexual assault, sexuality, human trafficking, Contraception, and other issues as they pertain to the age group served, ages 12 to 25 in both the Parsells location and at the SNHC at Franklin. If you want to apply your specialized experience and education in an environment where you can make a difference and significantly impact patients’ quality of life, please consider our Health Educator.
The Health Educator will ensure to: · Plan, develop, implement and update health and community outreach programs. · Conduct community outreach in order to build client numbers and promote health education. · Complete the annual CPEP Health Education report and coordinating quarterly information and education committee meetings. · Collaborate with others to accomplish grant goals, such as Comprehensive Pregnancy Prevention Program or similar organizations or groups. · Provide direct counseling services to clients in the area of contraception, HIV, STDs, problem pregnancy, sexuality, sexual assault, substance abuse, and other health related issues by referral from providers.
· Bachelor’s degree or prior experience conducting health education and outreach · Facilitation skills · Content-specific knowledge related to family planning and sexual and reproductive health · Public speaking skills · Program evaluation knowledge · Counseling skills including motivational interviewing skills · Ability to conduct a basic needs assessment · Understanding of program theory · Critical thinking skills
Jordan Health offers a competitive salary and full benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403b retirement plan. We offer Professional Development allowance.
Jordan Health offers equal opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Jordan Health is an independent FQHC, with Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Jordan Health receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jordan Health is a network of outpatient primary care offices with providers who follow a panel of patients. While independent, Jordan Health actively collaborates with the major hospital and healthcare systems in our operating area to provide a total safety net of healthcare services.
Market context
Health educator roles in New York are often tied to community health, reproductive health, and family planning programs, where employers look for candidates who can educate patients clearly and work across outreach settings. This role is competitive because it asks for both a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and specific certifications like BLS and NYS Infection Control, with CASAC preferred. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and tailor your experience to health education and reproductive health; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.