Community Health Educator I

Date Posted: 05/08/2024

Requisition Number: 7693

Location: Commerce Place 

Work Days: 8:30-5 pm, M-F, Flexible/Part Time Available  

Category: Human and Social Services  

Department: Sexual & Reproductive Health 

Job Type: Full Time  

Work Shift: Day 

Hours/Week: 40.00 

Union: No 

Union Name: Non Union

The Cambridge Health Alliance’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Program is a multi-grant funded program that provides clinical, education, and outreach services to clients at CHA health centers and in the surrounding communities. 

This mission of the program is to better the reproductive and sexual health outcomes of our communities. Our vision is for all to have unbiased and equitable access to reproductive and sexual health services. The three main priorities of the program include helping clients to make empowered choices by providing access to sex positive health services through counseling and education, advocating for reproductive and sexual health rights for everyone, and being a trusted resource in our communities. In order to achieve these priorities, we maintain high quality work, timeliness, collaborative teamwork, supportive communication, strong leadership and passionate advocacy.

Position:

Under the general direction of the Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Community Health Educator I provides reproductive and sexual health counseling and services to CHA patients and other community members. under the program grant requirements with the mission to improve the sexual and reproductive health of our communities. Essential job functions are focused on quality, timeliness, teamwork, positive and supportive communication, risk taking, and advocacy.

Position is 24-40 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30 am- 5 pm, 52 weeks per year and is dependent upon continued availability of grant funding. Position working schedule hours consist of working with patients virtually, in-person on site, in the office and with outreach in the surrounding CHA communities. Exact schedule is flexible.

This position will follow CHA’s hybrid work environment guideline. It will be largely remote, with in-office presence as requested for trainings, in-person appointments at clinics, all-staff meetings, or community events. Remote work will be granted on a case-by-case basis as determined by staff performance and televisit caseload. 

Physical Demands :This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. Frequent repetitive motions (standing, sitting, walking) required. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position operates on a 40 -hour workweek, with part time/flexible schedule available. 

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma required

Experience as a Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant/other clinical role preferred

Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Brazilian Portuguese preferred. 

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.