Community Health Outreach Educator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Health Outreach Educator (CHOE) bridges the gap between marginalized communities, particularly Black and LGBTQI+ populations, and the healthcare system. This role facilitates outreach, education, and navigation of resources to promote health equity and accessibility. The CHOE’s responsibilities include community outreach, resource navigation, and program support, with a commitment to fostering inclusivity, reducing health disparities, and building trust within underserved communities.

Travel within the region is required up to 60% of the time. They also collaborate with PPGNY health centers to schedule appointments, facilitate visits, and ensure accurate family planning and reproductive health information, referrals, and program administration to optimize access to care.

• Actively engage with local LGBTQI+ and Black communities to understand their diverse needs and preferences.
• Plan and execute outreach events, workshops, and activities that promote awareness, health equity, and inclusivity.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community members, organizations, and leaders to enhance access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services.
• Advocate for the rights and well-being of LGBTQI+ and Black individuals, including addressing systemic barriers to care.
• Conduct outreach throughout the City of Newburgh, the City of Poughkeepsie and Kingston and provide workshops at various community venues, such as community-based organizations, food pantries, laundromats, salons, as required.
• Collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders to deepen partnerships and promote inclusivity.
• Promote enrollment in Family Planning Benefit Programs (FPBP) and other healthcare initiatives.
• Build trust across cultural differences and reflect on personal identity with humility to foster strong relationships.
• Provide compassionate, non-judgmental care and ensure a safe environment for individuals seeking assistance.

• Identify and connect individuals with relevant community resources, healthcare services, and support networks.
• Stay informed about local, regional, and national services and programs that benefit marginalized communities.
• Assist individuals in accessing culturally competent resources and provide crisis support when needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of AIRS, Salesforce, and other reporting platforms for documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent updates to referral lists and resource materials.
• Assist clients in making appointments and provide general referrals to health and social services.

• Complete PPGNY training on sexual and reproductive health, outreach, and facilitation skills.
• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of outreach and education programs.
• Prepare materials for workshops and outreach events and ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Represent the department at internal and external meetings, coalitions, and community events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote and provide referrals to PPGNY’s educational and advocacy programs.
• Special Projects and Additional Duties:
• Perform other educational or community-based duties as assigned, including participation in special projects.

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice
• A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility
• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity,…