Manager of Community Education

Manager - Comm Ed

About Raising Health (formerly Academy of Medical & Public Health Services)

Raising Health Partners (formerly known as Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS)) is a Brooklyn-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to accessing healthcare for immigrants and other under-served communities in NYC. Every year, we proudly serve and connect more than 20,000 New Yorkers to healthcare systems. Our programs equip immigrant populations with the knowledge to help them navigate the complexities of living in a new city and transition into post-secondary education and/or employment opportunities.

At the same time, we also educate community members on their immigrant rights, healthy living, nutrition and health access, and create space for civic engagement.

Description

Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS) d/b/a is a Brooklyn-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to accessing healthcare for immigrants and other underserved communities in NYC. Every year, we proudly serve and connect more than 20,000 New Yorkers to healthcare systems. Our education programs equip immigrant populations with the knowledge to help them navigate the complexities of living in a new city and transition into post-secondary education and/or employment opportunities.

The Manager of Community Education is responsible for organizing strategies and managing learning resources for all Raising Health educational offerings. This includes, but is not limited to, curricula oversight for English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses, Mental Health First Aid, workshops and trainings on immigrant rights, civics, health access and literacy and other adult courses.

Duties:

- • Develops and executes a comprehensive community education plan, aligned with Raising Health's mission, to increase understanding and achievement of learning objectives with adult learning participants. This will include specific objectives and strategies to identify, cultivate, and engage with clients Raising Health supports.

• Provides oversight of Raising Health educational programming including ESOL courses, Mental Health First Aid, CPR and other educational workshops and event outreach activities and experiences, including special events that AMPHS hosts and community events in which Raising Health participates. Responsibilities include curricula development oversight, educational activities, and related learning materials.

• Develops, supervises, and supports Community Education Partners, Instructors, and other program staff as needed. Projects a positive image of all aspects of Raising Health to achieve trust and respect from the community as well as staff.

• Partners with social workers and instructors to identify and address barriers to adult student learning.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years of experience of demonstrated proficiency developing lessons, curriculum and facilitating experiential educational programming for adult learners. Demonstrated knowledge and skill of adult learning principles required. Program evaluation experience highly preferred.
• 2 years experience in staff supervision, professional development, training, mentoring and supporting staff one-on-one to meet programmatic goals. Prior experience as an ESOL Instructor highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Training, or related field or a comparable combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Language - Bi-lingual language skills in Spanish and/or Mandarin highly preferred.
• BestPLUScertification preferred. Certification is required once established in Manager of Community Education role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, special events, and meetings. Community outreach, public engagement, cultural competency work, planning and/or conducting educational or recreational programs experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to empathize, advocate, and represent the needs of the community served by Raising Health. Prior experience supporting the population served is highly preferred.
• Computer literate. Excellent command of MS Office Suite especially Word, Excel, and Power Point

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. If you are passionate about improving community education outcomes and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for the

Manager of Community Education role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Salary

$66,300 - $66,300 per year