Job Announcements

Health Educator for the Healthy Choices Campaign
By Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
Posted: Oct 15, 2023

The Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (the Caucus) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the health and well-being of adolescents through public education, policy analysis, advocacy, training and technical assistance on issues affecting young people.

The Healthy Choices Campaign (HCC) is a multi-year public education and advocacy campaign created to increase knowledge and awareness about adolescent health issues, rights, and resources, and to expand access to and use of health care by young people.

The Caucus is looking for a private contractor to provide health education for an average of 12 hours a month (more or less depending on demand) between October 2003 and May 2004. The job requires some weekend and evening work in culturally diverse communities such as Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park and Humboldt Park. Reliable transportation is needed.

DUTIES:
• Conduct workshops for pregnant & parenting youth, non-pregnant & parenting youth, school staff, health, mental health and youth-service providers on adolescent health issues, rights and resources.
• Assist HCC Coordinator with program implementation at local high schools and other community-based organizations in target communities.
• Assist in report documentation.
• Assist in program evaluation implementation.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate well with adolescents, health professionals and youth service providers.
• Ability to work well in a multi-cultural and socio-economically diverse community.
• Experience in developing and conducting workshops/presentations for various audiences, particularly teens.
• Broad knowledge of health issues effecting youth including sexual health, reproductive rights, HIV and other STI’s
• Previous experience working directly with youth
• Spanish, Asian Pacific Islander or African language skills preferred, but not required.

Fax resume with a cover letter to 312 427-0757 or email Vivian Barrett at Vivian@icah.org

The Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health is an equal opportunity employer sensitive to the importance of race, class, gender and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome people living with disabilities.