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 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.
• 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 outreach with youth and youth service professionals in the East Metro area.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of relevant work/life experience or a minimum of a B.A. or B.S. in public health, social work, or human services.
• At least one year of experience providing health education, outreach, and/or youth education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present information well.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with adolescents.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial and cultural backgrounds.
• The ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• The ability to handle confidential information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of Minnesota health insurance programs.
• 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.
• Face to Face is subject to the government mandate requiring employee COVID vaccination and/or weekly testing. All employees will be required to get vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID testing.

 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.

Face to Face is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Diverse groups, including persons of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply. Former clients encouraged to apply.