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Health Educator

WMCHealth, Hawthorne, New York, United States, 10532

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Health Educator

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Hawthorne, NY

Category: Professional/Non-Clinical

Department: AIDS Program- Ally Care Center

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5p

Shift: Day

Req #: 43931

Posted Date: Jul 28, 2025

Hiring Range: $67,800

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29979) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Health Educator is responsible for performing routine education and HIV/STI testing on the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), and in the community, as well as assisting with enrollment of new clients into the Reproductive, Education, Advocacy and Prevention (REAP) program. Work will be performed according to community event schedule, which may include nights and weekends, based on consumer needs and program changes.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates and participates in Rapid HIV/HCV testing and counseling within the outpatient settings and in the community.

Collects data on HIV testing, STI screenings, linkage to care for HIV/HCV/STI positive patients identified through testing program

Provides and coordinates partner services for HIV positive patients

Responsible for timely and comprehensive completion of services and documentation

Works in coordination with the Ally Care Center, SAAVE and gynecology REAP teams to develop and maintain a collaborative curriculum

Performs outreach to Community Based Organizations and others to develop schedule of educational events in coordination with the Ally Care Center and SAAVE program existing Memorandums of Understanding.

Responsible for identifying new locations for educational curriculum to be delivered and testing/contraceptive services to be performed.

Develops schedule in coordination with MMU driver of testing events

Facilitates linkage to care as identified on MMU to REAP programs specific teams for contraceptive, HIV/HCV/STI treatment and prevention, and violence prevention services.

Responsible for completing initial intake packet, service plan, and updated re-assessment and service plan

Provides feedback from areas to determine best locations to provide testing to the communities with at risk individuals

Provides outreach to Community to provide Sexual Violence prevention and identify victims for direct advocacy services

Coordinates victims of sexual violence with WMC Sexual Assault Abuse and Victim Empowerment [SAAVE] program for comprehensive follow up advocacy services

Provides program support to Administration as needed including preparing for audits and quality improvement initiatives

Attends weekly case conference to discuss enrolled patient’s needs and collaborate with ACC team

Attends monthly grant related meetings to discuss data reports, schedule of events, specific patient needs, and quality improvement projects

Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments

Assists in other duties as assigned

Access to reliable transportation for community events, required. Reimbursement will be based on travel and expense policy

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience working in an HIV treatment/preventionclinic setting, required Bilingual/Spanish speaking ability preferred

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred with two years of health education and HIV testing Experience,required.

Licenses / Certifications:

Certification as WMC Sexual Assault Abuse and Victim Empowerment [SAAVE] Rape Crisis Advocate (pre-certification and annual training required); can be obtained upon hire Certification as Lethality Assessment Program Advocate with Westchester County Domestic Violence High Risk Team; can be obtained upon hire

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/29979) Internal Applicant link

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