Teen Choice Group Health Educator

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Teen Choice Group Health Educator

Full Time New York, NY, US 1 Attachments

Position Overview:

The Teen Choice Group Health Educator is responsible for delivering evidence-based health education curricula to youth, ages 12-19 in both community-based and school-based settings across New York City. The educator facilitates engaging and interactive Teen Choice groups, workshops, and activities that promote healthy decision-making, communication skills, personal development, and overall wellness among adolescents. In addition to group facilitation, the Health Educator provides youth with access to supportive services by connecting them to family planning resources, healthcare providers, mental health supports, and other community-based programs through referrals and ongoing resource coordination. The role also includes building positive relationships with youth, collaborating with partner organizations and schools, and creating a safe and inclusive environment that encourages participation and growth. Group schedules are flexible and tailored to meet the unique needs, availability, and goals of each partner site, allowing programming to be responsive to the communities being served. Must be comfortable with traveling to different sites.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, human services or a related field, with at least two years of experience working with youth in any setting, including those with emotional and behavioral challenges. Candidate must be willing to travel within 5 broughs. A valid NYS Driving License preferred. A commitment to work from a strengths-based, bias-free perspective. Ability to work with culturally diversified individuals. Possess excellent organizational, verbal, written and communication skills. Ability to promote a positive and enthusiastic work environment. Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

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Teen Choice Group Health Educator 5.23.2026.doc