Health Educator I - Oakland, CA

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

Position Summary

As one of the Public Health Institute's programs, HIPUP conducts community-based research/programs in the field of substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and trauma prevention and treatment. Through collaboration with targeted communities, HIPUP strives to have a significant impact on health promotion and human rights for various communities locally and internationally.

This is a remote, regular position that can be part time or full time. Applicants available to work between 50% FTE (with a standard work schedule of 20 hours/week) and 100% FTE (with a standard work schedule of 40 hours/week) are welcome to apply. The starting FTE will be determined upon hire. The person hired must be able to work some non-standard hours as required.

The Health Educator I will work for the SAMHSA.CSAT project targeting young adults in Alameda and San Francisco counties. The project aims to provide Motivational Enhancement Intervention and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce substance use and HIV risk behaviors and promote health and well-being by linking clients to appropriate community-based behavioral health services.

This position is currently remote and is required to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area (mainly Oakland and San Francisco) to attend meetings and conduct outreach activities a few times a week or more as required. The person hired must reside within a 50-mile radius of Oakland or San Francisco, CA.

This is a time-limited position that is expected to end on September 29, 2027. At PHI, a time-limited position is defined as regular employment with an expected end date of no more than one year from the beginning of the position. In rare circumstances, time-limited positions may be extended to a maximum total length of up to eighteen (18) months from the start of the employee’s original time-limited position, or be converted to a regular position that is no longer time-limited.

Full pay range for this position: $24.15 to $33.65 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is $24.15 (minimum) to $28.90 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Conduct community in-person and online outreach twice a week targeting young adults.
• Actively build collaborative working relationships with CBOs and other social groups.
• Provide Motivational Enhancement Intervention sessions to participants in order to reduce substance abuse and HIV risk behaviors.
• Refer participants to appropriate community-based organizations and health care services (e.g., substance use treatment, HIV/Viral Hepatitis (VH) testing, PrEP, HIV primary care, Hep B vaccination, and primary health care). Monitor and navigate referred services for participants.
• Enroll and navigate participants to complete the Stable Housing and Employment (SHE) in which they will gain skills and knowledge about the job application and finding affordable housing in a safe neighborhood.
• Conduct intake and follow-up risk assessments.
• Collect and enter assessment and outcome data.
• Manage materials and facility logistics for outreach events and activities.
• Facilitate support groups.
• Process cash payments to participants.
• Travel to the San Francisco Bay Area (mainly Oakland and San Francisco) to attend meetings and conduct outreach activities a few times a week or more as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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