Job Description

Req Number 196204

Responsibilities:

1. Implements age appropriate, evidence-based sexuality education in schools and community-based organizations; responsible for all preparation and execution of lesson plans as written in the various curricula utilized by the CAPP program.

2. Accurately completes all required documentation for data collection and reporting to the NYSDOH and ACT for Youth (i.e. demographics, attendance records, curricula checklists, satisfaction surveys).

3. Provides sexual health information to youth and community members through participation in school initiatives, community events and street outreach.

4. Provides educational, social and recreational opportunities to youth through service-learning projects at afterschool peer health education programs.

5. Provides sexual health education workshops for adolescent caregivers, teachers and other adults in the community

6. Actively engages clients in one-on-one reproductive health counseling at school-based health centers.

7. Provides options counseling to pregnant patients in a thorough, unbiased and confidential manner.

8. Completes all essential patient documentation as required by Division of Adolescent Medicine, NYSDOH and other regulatory agencies. Writes complete notes in patient's medical record at the time of each visit.

9. Maintains ongoing communication with other Adolescent Medicine team members regarding information pertinent to patient issues.

10. Is oriented to all Division of Adolescent Medicine practice areas (School Health Center at New Dorp HS, School Health Center at Port Richmond HS, Teen RAP Medical Arts Pavillion) to provide optimal coverage as needed.

11. Attends mandated staff meetings and other community and professional meetings as appropriate on and off site.

12. Maintains a professional and ethical code of conduct.

13. Performs related duties as required.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in public health, Health

Education, Secondary Education, Social Work or a health or teaching related

field from an accredited school preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum (1) one year experience working with youth in a group, classroom or

clinical setting. Teaching experience with a variety of instructional modes

preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of sexual/reproductive health a plus.

Other:

Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively, courteously and

compassionately with patients and families. Must relate well to adolescents.

Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written in order to

counsel patients, make formal presentations and write correspondence and

educational materials. Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with

multidisciplinary staff. Must be able to travel daily to multiple sites in a timely

manner. Must obtain NYC Department of Education fingerprint clearance.

The salary range for this position is $66300.00-$75012.00/year

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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