Job Description

Who We Are:  CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project (LEAP) consists of several components to promote family and community acceptance of LGBTQ youth in order to improve health and well-being among this population. The program consists of: educational workshops; support groups, counseling, and conflict mediation for families of LGBTQ+ youth; social marketing campaigns; the development and dissemination of role model stories and resource kits; the development and screening of short films created by LGBTQ+; and community outreach. Our program works with Black and Latine parents and families of LGBTQ youth, as well as LGBTQ+ youth up to the age of 21 in Brooklyn.

Position: Health Educator

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: 1259 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY 11226

What The Health Educator Does:

• Prepare marketing materials for the program.
• Reach out and market the program to community-based organizations, parent groups, schools and LGBTQ= youth groups in order to recruit participants for parent/family presentations, parent/family support groups, focus groups, role model stories, and film workshops.
• Co-facilitate presentations on LGBTQ+ youth acceptance to parent, school and community groups, as well as faith institutions.
• Co-facilitate monthly parent/family support groups.
• Participate in development of role model stories.
• Work with consultant to plan film workshops and youth mentorship.
• Participate in development of social marketing campaign.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Create and maintain client files and make copies of all client documents.
• Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders.
• May have program responsibilities in addition to the above.
• May plan, coordinate and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation for clients.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• BA/BS Degree

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge about, and understanding of, LGBTQ health and related issues.
• Some evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred, but not essential.

Compensation : $53,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

 

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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