Community Health Outreach Educator

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between marginalized communities (specifically Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA2S+ populations) and the healthcare system through outreach and education.
• Plan and execute outreach events, workshops, and activities at various community venues to promote health equity and awareness.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and local businesses to enhance access to sexual and reproductive health services.
• Maintain the LGBTQ+ affirming referral directory and assist clients with internal and external referrals for behavioral health, primary care, and other human services.
• Develop and deliver training on LGBTQ+ healthcare access for both external agencies and internal staff.
• Support program administration, including data collection, reporting, and maintaining documentation in Salesforce and other platforms.
• Travel across seven counties (Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington) to conduct regional outreach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience in navigation or referral services if no college degree is held.
• Strong knowledge of the barriers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in accessing healthcare and human services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Notion, and Word.
• Experience working with electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to travel extensively across the assigned seven-county region.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, gender justice, and bodily autonomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework specifically focused on LGBTQ+ issues.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar database reporting systems.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• FSA, HSA, and Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability, plus free Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after one year of employment.

About the Company

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. We provide a wide range of family planning services to everyone, regardless of immigration status, zip code, or ability to pay. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing our impact is greatest when people of all backgrounds and identities work together toward a common purpose.