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Community Engagement Manager (bi-lingual, on site)-Kingston, NY
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, Jamaica
Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jul 21, 2023
Last Date
Aug 21, 2023
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Job Description
At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York(PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.We are a team of trustedhealth care providers, educators, andfierce advocatescommitted toadvancingequity and improvinghealth outcomesin communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovativesexual and reproductive healthservices-- including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancerscreenings, STI testing and treatment, HIVtestingand prevention,transgender hormone therapy,wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling.PPGNYalso proudly providescompassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.Picture yourself here:When you join PPGNY as a Community Engagement Coordinator you will be responsible for the organization and daily oversight of the Community Engagement Department’s program initiatives primarily for immigrant adults. You will build accountable relationships with community leaders and partners to position Planned Parenthood of Greater New York as a health care provider of choice.Additional responsibilities include:- Recruits, trains, and support Promotores de Salud to promote SRH education within their own communities and link community members with services at the PPGNY health centers
- Coordinates outreach to Latinx immigrants, including partnership with various Consulates and other Latinx immigrant serving organizations.
- Provides ongoing supervision and support to educators, including professional development trainings, monthly team meetings, and one-on-one supervision.
- Coordinates collaborations with PPGNY departments and other Community Engagement programs to establish best practices for working with immigrant communities
- Foster collaborations and communication with other Promotores de Salud programs within other Planned Parenthood Affiliates, the Federation and outside the Planned Parenthood network
- Collects appropriate data and assists with program reports for funders
- Designs and conducts community trainings and presentations and other trainings in conjunction with the Community Engagement Region 1 team
You have:- A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice
- Experience working with Latinx immigrants, and knowledge about sexual and reproductive health
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Flexibility in work schedule a must; mornings, evenings and weekends on occasion(Regular schedule: Monday-Friday 9-5:30)
- Willingness to travel to Schenectady and Hudson Valley Area
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Human Sexuality or other related field preferred, relevant experience considered
- Willingness to work on-site
What makes you stand out:- 1 year relevant supervisory experience
Compensation:PPGNY's benefits package includes:Generous PTO and holiday scheduleMedical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependentsFSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement fundsShort and Long Term Disability, Free Basic Life and ADamp;D401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employmentAll positions at PPGNY require:Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our 28 health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically-accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
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