JOB SUMMARY:
Face to Face Health and Counseling is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of youth ages 11–24. We offer health care, counseling, and programs for homeless youth.
The Health Educator – Outreach Specialist is responsible for health education, health insurance navigation, and outreach. The Health Educator: 1) creatively engages youth in topics concerning reproductive and sexual health education; 2) conducts community outreach to African American and African-born women to educate on STI and HIV transmission and prevention, provide HIV testing, and provide information about services available through Face to Face; and 3) conducts outreach to assist with enrollment into MNsure’s three health insurance programs: Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and the Exchange (marketplace).
This opportunity is a grant funded position and may evolve with changing funding streams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health Education
- Educate youth with a harm reduction approach on topics such as: healthy human sexual development, decision making around pregnancy, STI and HIV transmission and prevention, relationships and communication, consent, sexual violence, and sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Complete HIV risk assessment with clients and provide rapid HIV testing and counseling in accordance with best practices.
- Serve as the primary Health Educator at Face to Face’s SafeZone drop-in center.
- Make referrals and provide resources for youth in both group and one-on-one settings
- Maintain regular contact with key community partners to schedule programming and outreach activities.
- Make referrals to Face to Face services and community resources
- Model behavior that is consistent with, and supportive of healthy adolescent development by adopting a harm reduction approach that empowers youth to make healthy choices.
Outreach
- Perform African American and African-born women specific HIV outreach and services.
- Represent Face to Face at health fairs and community events to provide information regarding sexual health and health care services.
- Cultivate and maintain referral relationships with human service agencies, schools, community colleges, healthcare professionals, etc., informing them of the services available at Face to Face.
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Health Insurance Navigation
- Enroll clients in health insurance programs.
- Obtain information about clients and direct them to the health plan that meets their needs.
- Provide guidance on available health coverage programs.
- Assist the client with the MNsure application process.
- Navigate the system on behalf of the client.
- Assist with health plan enrollment and reporting changes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MNsure policies and Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules.
Other
- Develop a thorough understanding of assigned grant requirements and use best practices to meet grant goals.
- Document work accurately and complete reports in a timely manner.
- Provide all services guided by the evidence-based principles for helping youth overcome homelessness.
- Step in and help to "get the job done" when short-staffed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three years of relevant work/life experience or a minimum of B.A. or B.S. in public health, social work or human services.
- At least one year of experience providing outreach and/or community education services.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with adolescents.
- The ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- The ability to handle confidential information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present information well.
- A valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a good driving record required.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial and cultural backgrounds.
- Current MNsure Navigator certification; or the ability to be certified and pass a background check.
- Strong computer skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- A valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a good driving record required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to perform the duties outlined in the job description.
- Must be able to travel in all weather conditions in MN.
- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens through the HIV screening process.
- Flexible schedule, must be able to regularly accommodate evening and weekend work.
Appropriate accommodations for physical demands will be made for individuals with disabilities.
BENEFITS:
Face to Face offers benefits which include health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, 403b account as well as generous PTO and paid holidays. Salary range of $18-20 an hour based on qualifications.
Face to Face is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.