Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Want to impact girls' development through transformative advocacy and direct service? Interested in effecting change to increase opportunities for all girls? If you are looking to join a team of dynamic professionals who thrive on empowering a new generation of leaders, we want to hear from you. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is hiring!  

We have an immediate need for two (2) full-time, non-exempt Health Educators . The Health Educator role serves as a community resource by promoting healthy sexuality education to girls through Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn (GIBL) affiliate programming. The annual compensation range for this position is $45,000 - $52,500 . This is a hybrid position, and incumbents will be expected to work both onsite and in the Lynn Public School system and community agencies. As a full-time role, the Health Educator position is eligible to participate in the organization's benefits program.

POSITION OVERVIEW (What we’re looking for )
The Health Educator   advances healthy sexuality education by delivering comprehensive curricula to middle and high school girls in the Lynn Public Schools and community agencies, including Lynn Community Health Center, North Shore Medical Center, Girls Inc. National, and other service providers. This role creates a more holistic approach to healthy sexuality education, including but not limited to trauma-informed care, cultural competency, LGBTQ+, racial justice, and social & emotional learning. Reporting directly to the Director of Adolescent Sexuality Education (ASE), the Health Educator  is an integral member of the Middle and High School Programs department at GIBL, promoting healthy sexuality approaches to help participants lead productive and fulfilling lives. This position will be scheduled to work 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES (What you'll be achieving)
At a minimum, the Health Educator   will be responsible for successfully carrying out the following essential functions and duties:

• Deliver Girls Inc. healthy sexuality curricula in the Lynn Public Schools and community agencies;
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Lynn Public School administration and health teachers;
• Plan and implement programming and workshops, including Girls Inc. healthy sexuality, for the middle and high school program participants as requested;
• Plan and co-facilitate special events such as National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, local health fairs, and parent workshops as requested; 
• Attend Massachusetts Department of Public Health provider meetings, trainings, and participate in regular conference calls as requested;
• Complete all reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and Girls Inc., administer all surveys and maintain accurate records regarding program delivery;
• Analyze data from participant surveys to inform programming and grant reporting;
• Serve as an advocate and resource for healthy sexuality education, which includes partnering with the Lynn Public Schools, Lynn Community Health Center, North Shore Medical Center, Girls Inc. National, and other service providers; 
• Provide ongoing technical assistance/support to the community around healthy sexuality strategies, as well as training for program staff; 
• Participate as a member of the Middle School and Teen Program teams to assess the needs of girls and the greater community, and how Girls Inc. is/could be meeting such needs; 
• Monitor progress and inform the manager about all problems, concerns, and needs of youth and collaborating organizations; 
• Work collaboratively with Girls Inc. staff to provide a safe, secure, pro-girl environment; 
• Seek out and attend webinars and trainings to create a more holistic approach to Healthy Sexuality education, including but not limited to trauma-informed care, cultural competency, LGBTQ+, racial justice, and social & emotional learning; 
• Travel to and from schools to implement healthy sexuality education; 
• Assist with program adaptations as needed.

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