Youth Health Educator: Community Outreach & Equity

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Cambridge is looking for a Community Health Educator to implement health education and outreach programs for teens and families. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in youth programming. Responsibilities include health advocacy, resource linking, and developing educational initiatives aimed at improving community health and promoting youth development. This position offers a full-time role with a focus on health equity and social justice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of direct-youth programming experience.
• Experience in community education, outreach, or health/human services preferred.
• Oral and written fluency in English; second language desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide health education and advocacy for teens and families.
• Design and lead health promotion programming for young adults.
• Link clients to necessary health and community resources.

Skills

Community education

Health promotion

Outreach methods

English fluency

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Community health worker training

Job description

A community healthcare organization in Cambridge is looking for a Community Health Educator to implement health education and outreach programs for teens and families. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in youth programming. Responsibilities include health advocacy, resource linking, and developing educational initiatives aimed at improving community health and promoting youth development. This position offers a full-time role with a focus on health equity and social justice.