In 2005, as a direct response to the public health crisis of obesity in our youth, HCZ created an effort called the Healthy Living Initiative (HLI) to encourage our students and their families to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into their daily lives. In the years since then, we have sought to deepen our work in this area and have developed a strategic program model and growth plan called Healthy Harlem (HH), which consists of best practices in physical activity, nutrition education, and community support. Like HLI, this program is designed to instill a culture of healthy living throughout the Zone but is more expansive and strategically focused in the way we reach youth in our programs, their parents and care givers, and the community at-large.

We are seeking a Teen Sex Health Education Specialist to implement an intensive, research-based teen sex education component in our programs, with the overall goal of preventing teen pregnancy. They will be responsible for developing and facilitating workshops on topics of health, wellness, and life-skills related to teen pregnancy prevention. Ultimately, the Teen Sex Health Education Specialist will ensure clients (students and families) experience personal growth, improved self-esteem, and increased knowledge about unplanned pregnancy prevention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop education materials, related curriculum and resources
• Facilitate weekly educational workshops based on SEICUS Standards that emphasize sexual literacy, puberty, decision-making, body image, abstinence, and roles and relationships for clients and their families
• Provide supportive sexuality education sessions to clients (student and family)
• Identify community based and governmental resources (i.e. medical and mental health care specialists) and refer clients to and advocate for the acquisition of resources on their behalf
• Advocate for reproductive health and the field of sexuality education at HCZ
• Stay current on all information concerning reproductive health and sexuality education
• Maintain confidential and secured recording of health counseling, case notes, and profiles
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the agency to ensure an integrated learning through the organization
• Create a monthly calendar of activities and quarterly program outlines and plans
• Submit monthly reports and attendance logs
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Public Health, or related field
• Experience teaching adolescents on topics such as pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other related health and lifestyle topics
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills both oral and written
• An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high level of confidentiality and professional integrity
• Must be available to work evenings and the occasional Saturday
• Serve as a role model, consistently demonstrating HCZ’s core values

To be considered, interested applicants must submit a COVER LETTER AND RESUME.  No telephone inquiries or recruiters please.  Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.  HCZ is an EOE. 

Required Skills Required Experience

Must have a current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama through the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Minimum of two years medical/surgical experience; Wound Care experience preferred.