Department: Administration

Position: Adolescent Health Specialist

Employee Category: Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Adolescent Health Education

Character Qualities:

• Flexibility- Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset
• Initiative- Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it
• Thoroughness- Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words, if neglected
• Punctuality –Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time
• Tolerance- Accepting others at different maturity levels
• Endurance- The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides outreach and health education in family planning, birth control methods, STI prevention, HIV/AIDS education, consent, body image, sexual orientation, and other areas as indicated. Provides and coordinates outreach to the student body about teen friendly clinics.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Conducts education classes on healthy relationships, reproduction, methods of birth control, and other varied subjects to a variety of audiences- teens, parents, and other organizations.
• Teaches sexual health education topics in a culturally and age appropriate manner.
• Provides sexual health information, while maintaining curriculum integrity.
• Conducts outreach activities with OKCPS and school districts within Oklahoma County.
• Memorizes large amounts of information, procedures, and rules given both verbally and in writing, to accurately perform the required tasks.
• Enters large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Survey Monkey in a timely fashion.
• Develop partnerships with neighboring agencies to provide workshops and/or expertise in the field of adolescent health, sexuality, and wellness.
• Attends meetings and collaborate with staff, parents, volunteers, and community residents as needed to assist in curriculum and program delivery as well as promotion and development.
• Participates in training and staff development workshops.
• Completes documents for assessment and evaluation for the program, participants, and parents.
• Works closely with other members of the program team to effectively function as a cohesive unit.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Quadruple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, decrease healthcare costs and provide joy in work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, or related field.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Health education preferred.
• Experienced with at-risk youth.
• Experience working in a fast-paced classroom environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred with understanding of Hispanic/Latino cultural values.
• Dynamic facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to make effective presentations to diverse community groups and to work collaboratively with staff across various sites to meet program outcomes.
• Must have strong technology skills, good record keeping and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and familiarity with computer software such as Microsoft Office are a must.
• Energetic about adolescents and education.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to last-minute changes.
• Must possess the ability to memorize large amounts of information provided verbally and in writing in a short amount of time.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Employee provides own transportation and must have proof of valid liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is provided at Federal rate.
• Must be self-motivated and reliable.
• CHES Certification preferred – must be willing to become CHES Certified within the first year of employment if applicable.

ADA Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.