Outreach Worker and Sexual Health Educator

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve, including Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, people with substance use disorders, and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support. 

JOB TITLE: Outreach Worker and Sexual Health Educator 

PROGRAM: Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

HOURS: Full-time Monday-Friday, occasional evenings and weekends

SALARY: $32.96/hourly

LOCATION: Multiple locations in Southeast Massachusetts including Brockton, New Bedford, and Plymouth

OVERVIEW: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Sexual & Reproductive Health Services (SRHS), he Sexual Health Educator and Outreach Worker is responsible for providing sexual and reproductive health education and promoting and increasing awareness of all Health Imperatives by

• Establishing and building upon collaborative community partnerships internally and externally to  link residents to SRHS and all Health Imperatives Services.
• Participating in and representing SRHS in relevant community meeting, events, community gatherings
• Developing evaluation plan to assess impact of outreach
• Providing SHRS-related education for community partners. 
• Preparing and distributing educational and informational materials to community partner organizations.
• Facilitating community trainings, prevention initiatives, and awareness events as needed.
• Developing and managing social media content
• Accurately documenting and tracking meetings, interactions in database
• Submitting monthly reporting/tracking report
• Attend all required trainings and professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong organizational skills; Demonstrated successful community collaborative outcomes; High level of cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated work in a collaborative, team environment. Ability to maintain flexible schedule in accordance with program needs including some evenings and/or occasional weekends. Must have a valid driver’s license, registration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual and/or bicultural a plus; flexibility and able to work successfully in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment; strong interpersonal and communication skills.