Position Description:
Title: Youth Educator Reports To: Program Coordinator
Hours: Full Time Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt OSHA Exposure Category: II
Position Summary:
Person in this position will provide abstinence education, HIV and STI prevention education, and outreach for middle school youth in the I Lina’la-Hu (My Life) Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program. This person will also facilitate linkages to care as needed and follow up with program participants to ensure care is received.
Essential Job Functions:
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Deliver Love Notes curriculum in middle school-based setting;
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Facilitate meetings and other groups;
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Track attendance, maintain records, and work with Evaluator and Research Assistant in data compilation
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Complete support documentation;
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Maintain youth in care through peer mentorship activities and making necessary referrals to support services such
- as mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, emergency housing assistance, employment training,
- and others;
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Assure confidentiality of HIV-testing records as required by state and federalstatutes;
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Assist in coordinating transportation for youth to get to and from appointments and support groups;
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Work in collaboration with Program Coordinator to co-facilitate support groups and other activities for youth
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Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
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All other duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications:
Education:
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High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required. Two (2) years of alcohol and other drug counseling experience may be substituted for one (1) year of college-level education. No more than one (1) year of college-level education may be substituted with alcohol and other drug counseling experience.
