Childbirth Educator provides instruction and education to patients planning to give birth. Presents curriculum in a group setting. Being a Childbirth Educator reviews class material and recommends changes based on educational standards. May assist in developing new content. Additionally, Childbirth Educator may require a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Childbirth Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Childbirth Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
40hrs - Schedule: Mon- Fri 8:30a-4:30p
up to $24 hr
The Prevention Educator at our COPE program will outreach and recruit injection drug users and their sexual and drug using partners, sex workers, sexual and drug using partners of those who are HIV positive, and other individuals with high risk HIV/STI/HCV behaviors using the Harm Reduction Philosophy.The position will also provide risk reduction counseling and recommend appropriate screening services for those recruited, including HIV/STI/HCV screenings & syringe access services. Screen and provide appropriate risk reduction counseling for those at high risk for opioid overdose. The Prevention Educator will also enroll appropriate individuals in the Nasal Narcan pilot. Strategies include group level and individual level interventions. Network with community groups and agencies as needed to advance the prevention/education models that are implemented.
The C.O.P.E Center (Community Outreach, Prevention and Education Center) provides HIV outreach, education, counseling, and testing to individuals at highest risk for HIV and opiate overdose including injection drug users and their sexual and drug-using partners, sex industry workers, gay and bisexual men, transgender individuals, and other populations disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS.
Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license in state of residence with own means of transportation. Must have knowledge of HIV/AIDS, harm reduction principles and practices and experience with HIV/Substance Abuse/Addictions/Overdose. Bilingual in English and Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Spanish, or Portuguese preferred. BA/BS and outreach/education experience strongly desired. This position will cover the Plymouth area, Plymouth resident or familiarity with Plymouth area desired.
BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best. We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:
*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.
General Statement of Duties: Outreach and recruit injection drug users and their sexual and drug using partners, sex workers, sexual and drug using partners of those who are HIV positive, and other individuals with high risk HIV/STI/HCV behaviors using the Harm Reduction Philosophy. Provide risk reduction counseling and recommend appropriate screening services for those recruited, including HIV/STI/HCV screenings. Screen and provide appropriate risk reduction counseling for those at high risk for opioid overdose. Enroll appropriate individuals in the Nasal Narcan pilot. Strategies include group level and individual level interventions. Network with community groups and agencies as needed to advance the prevention/education models that are implemented.
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BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.
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