Job Title:Community Health Educator
Status: Part-time
Report To:Women in Transition, Director
Essential Job Responsibilities and Results:
- Facilitate health education outreach workshops as it relates to breast and cervical cancer and other health concerns
- Facilitate and lead recreational activities as it relates to the “It’s never to early” breast cancer awareness program for teens
- Conduct needs assessments as it relates to breast cancer and other public health concerns
- Provide education and information about health issues to clients on a one-to-basis and provide information about community resources
- Recruit and train volunteers
- Assist with follow up appointments.
- Monitor mammography and HPV results
- Transport program participants to appointments.
- Develop and monitor collaborative relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health and local breast /cervical cancer awareness providers
Key Competencies:
- Facilitation skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of Promotera Model or “House Party”model
- Ability to work independently
- Bachelors Degree preferred or equal equivalent work experience in public health, social work or human services
- Ability to work with diverse backgrounds
- Ability to address health needs of minority women
- Computer literate
Please email resume and cover letter to:
Beryl Owens
Human Resource Manager
YWCA Atlanta
bowens@ywcaatlanta.org
no faxes please
no mailed resumes please
The YWCA shall provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Job Purpose
Provide health education and early detection in disparate communities. Provide referrals and resources to participant as it relates to breast cancer and other public health concerns. Also provide transportation and support services to participants. |
