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Sacred Heart University

Bilingual Community Health Coordinator

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828

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About the Role

The Montefiore School Health Program (MSHP) has an exciting opportunity to join the Community Health Division as a Bilingual Community Health Coordinator (CHC). The CHC is responsible for conducting outreach, enrollment, and health education programming at our MSHP sites. Bachelor’s degree and proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken) are required. This is a 100% on-site position. Salary is $64,350. Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom-based health education lessons on various health topics, including condom and birth control demonstrations. Lead outreach for MSHP tabling, STI testing drives, vision screenings, and other health initiatives at different school campuses. Conduct high volume of in-person, telephonic, and virtual outreach to MSHP families. Create promotional materials, bulletin boards, and presentations to promote MSHP. Complete Family Planning Benefit Program applications with eligible students. Handle set up/clean up, taking minutes, data entry, assembling incentives, and other clerical support for meetings and events. Perform other duties as assigned by CHD leadership to support MSHP families. Required Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health or a related field Spanish proficiency (written and spoken) Flexible schedule to work some evenings and Saturdays 1+ years of experience facilitating health education lessons or workshops Strong public speaking skills presenting to small and large groups Experience or high comfort level in presenting sexual and reproductive health topics Ability to travel independently to MSHP meetings, events, and trainings Able to lift and transport 10-15 lbs of resources for CHD events and to/from storage facility

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