CAPP Project / ACT Health Educator

About the role

The CAPP Project / Project Salus Health Educator is responsible for the ongoing delivery and coordination of comprehensive sexual health education services for youth in Orleans and Genesee Counties. Reporting to the Project Salus Program Manager, the position is based at the Arnold Gregory Office Complex – Project Salus-Albion (243 South Main Street, Suite 105, Albion, NY 14411). The role is full‑time, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Work occurs in a variety of settings including schools, community centers, libraries, and youth‑serving organizations, with moderate noise levels from voices, phones, and office equipment. Dress code varies by duty; professional attire is required for school and community interactions, and occasional overnight travel for out‑of‑area trainings may be required. Physical demands are approximately 35% sitting, 35% standing, 5% lifting (up to 50 lbs), 20% driving, and 5% walking. Internal interactions involve regular collaboration with office staff and occasional contact with agency clients; supervision is received occasionally (standard procedures guide most work, with unusual problems referred for suggested corrections) 75% of the time and limited (personal responsibility with some method choice) 25% of the time. Externally, the incumbent promotes community awareness of Community Action of Orleans & Genesee, Inc. and its programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete all required orientation and training sessions on evidence‑based curricula, adolescent development, engagement strategies, and current research.
• Assist with planning and facilitation of weekly Club sessions for small groups of youth (10‑12 participants) in selected schools, focusing on health disparities, life skills, leadership, and community engagement.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and creative environment where youth feel empowered to express themselves and develop critical thinking and advocacy skills.
• Collaborate with team members to implement programming aligned with NYS Department of Health’s CAPP2 Project goals, delivering age‑appropriate, fact‑based sexual and reproductive health education as part of a broader youth development strategy.
• Provide guidance and referrals to community‑based services for family planning, health care, and other resources as needed.
• Conduct outreach and maintain strong working relationships with schools, local agencies, and community partners to expand program access and identify collaborative opportunities.
• Participate in community coalitions, task forces, and events to promote program services and visibility.
• Deliver educational workshops and outreach presentations on adolescent well‑being, healthy relationships, and personal growth as requested.
• Support the development of youth‑focused social media content that aligns with program values and promotes accurate, age‑appropriate messaging.
• Maintain neutrality and professionalism when discussing sensitive topics, ensuring all youth feel respected and supported.
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including data entry in Cornell’s Online Reporting System, and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to agency operations and program participants.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team to achieve program goals.
• Maintain reliable transportation and agency‑approved driver status for travel to schools, events, and trainings.
• Successfully pass all required background checks.
• Demonstrate initiative and self‑motivation in developing programming that responds to community needs and project fidelity requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and adolescent health topics relevant to Orleans and Genesee Counties.
• Represent the agency and program professionally in all community interactions.
• Participate in optional trainings, meetings, and special initiatives as requested to support personal and program growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with project guidelines or supervisory direction.

Skills

• Ability to complete orientation and training on evidence‑based curricula and adolescent development.
• Facilitation of weekly Club sessions for small groups of youth.
• Creating safe, inclusive, and creative environments for youth expression and skill‑building.
• Collaboration with team members and community partners to implement CAPP2‑aligned programming.
• Providing guidance and referrals to family planning, health care, and community resources.
• Conducting outreach and maintaining relationships with schools, agencies, and community organizations.
• Participating in community coalitions, task forces, and promotional events.
• Delivering workshops and presentations on adolescent well‑being, healthy relationships, and personal growth.
• Supporting youth‑focused social media content development with accurate, age‑appropriate messaging.
• Maintaining neutrality and professionalism when discussing sensitive topics.
• Accurate data entry and timely reporting using Cornell’s Online Reporting System.
• Maintaining confidentiality of agency and participant information.
• Effective teamwork and reliable transportation with agency‑approved driver status.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• Initiative and self‑motivation to develop responsive programming.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of local community resources and adolescent health topics.
• Professional representation of the agency in community interactions.
• Willingness to attend optional trainings, meetings, and special initiatives.