Health Educator I

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The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

POSITION SUMMARY

As one of the Public Health Institute’s programs, HIPUP conducts community-based research/programs in the field of substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and trauma prevention and treatment. Through collaboration with targeted communities, HIPUP strives to have a significant impact on health promotion and human rights for various communities locally and internationally.

This is a remote, regular position that can be part time or full time. Applicants available to work between 50% FTE (with a standard work schedule of 20 hours/week) and 100% FTE (with a standard work schedule of 40 hours/week) are welcome to apply. The starting FTE will be determined upon hire. The person hired must be able to work some non-standard hours as required.

The Health Educator I will work for the SAMHSA.CSAT project targeting young adults in Alameda and San Francisco counties. The project aims to provide Motivational Enhancement Intervention and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce substance use and HIV risk behaviors and promote health and well-being by linking clients to appropriate community-based behavioral health services.

This position is currently remote and is required to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area (mainly Oakland and San Francisco) to attend meetings and conduct outreach activities a few times a week or more as required. The person hired must reside within a 50-mile radius of Oakland or San Francisco, CA.

This is a time-limited position that is expected to end on September 29, 2027. At PHI, a time-limited position is defined as regular employment with an expected end date of no more than one year from the beginning of the position. In rare circumstances, time-limited positions may be extended to a maximum total length of up to eighteen (18) months from the start of the employee’s original time-limited position, or be converted to a regular position that is no longer time-limited.

Full pay range for this position: $24.15 to $33.65 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is $24.15 (minimum) to $28.90 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Conduct community in-person and online outreach twice a week targeting young adults.
• Actively build collaborative working relationships with CBOs and other social groups.
• Provide Motivational Enhancement Intervention sessions to participants in order to reduce substance abuse and HIV risk behaviors.
• Refer participants to appropriate community-based organizations and health care services (e.g., substance use treatment, HIV/Viral Hepatitis (VH) testing, PrEP, HIV primary care, Hep B vaccination, and primary health care). Monitor and navigate referred services for participants.
• Enroll and navigate participants to complete the Stable Housing and Employment (SHE) in which they will gain skills and knowledge about the job application and finding affordable housing in a safe neighborhood.
• Conduct intake and follow-up risk assessments.
• Collect and enter assessment and outcome data.
• Manage materials and facility logistics for outreach events and activities.
• Facilitate support groups.
• Process cash payments to participants.
• Travel to the San Francisco Bay Area (mainly Oakland and San Francisco) to attend meetings and conduct outreach activities a few times a week or more as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• High school diploma.

Other Qualifications

• Some working experience in the local communities.
• Strong knowledge of HIV, substance abuse, health disparity issues and the social and behavioral health issues affecting adults in the community.
• Ability to maintain accurate record keeping.
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems as they occur.
• Good attention to detail, self-motivation, ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and good organizational skills.
• Ability and comfort in engaging in an open and nonjudgmental conversations with participants from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Prior computer experience (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Some experience in peer counseling or case management.
• Knowledge of the HIV service system in San Francisco and Alameda counties is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

EEO Statement

The Public Health Institute is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the PHI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and we offer employment opportunities (and throughout employment treat our employees) fairly and equitably without regard to these characteristics.

ADA Statement:

The Public Health Institute is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Recruitment Team at least 48 hours in advance at Recruitment@phi.org.

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We’re so pleased the Public Health Institute is an organization you would like to work with. Do you have questions about this opportunity? If so, email our recruitment team at Recruitment@phi.org.

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