Promotores de Salud

Promotores de Salud (PdS)

About

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care. The Community Engagement (CE) department seeks a Full-Time Promotores de Salud (PdS) to serve as a bridge between Spanish-speaking immigrant communities and PPGNY's services, ensuring equitable access to care. This role requires regional travel across NYC and Nassau County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and remote community outreach to disseminate sexual and reproductive health information and connect community members to PPGNY services.
• Identify, build, and grow partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, and community-based organizations.
• Facilitate in-person and remote group education sessions and workshops.
• Participate and report back on community meetings and professional development training sessions.
• Partner with the Clinical Services Department to link Latinx immigrants and underserved community members to PPGNY services, providing patient navigation and support.
• Represent the CE Department and PPGNY at selected internal and external meetings.
• Collaborate on department initiatives and special projects.
• Hold virtual office hours three times per week to answer questions, schedule appointments, and provide referrals.
• Make appointments to PPGNY’s health centers and mobile health units using EPIC software.
• Provide Spanish interpretation and patient support during health center visits.
• Assist community members in accessing and understanding health services.
• Mentor new PdS and support departmental onboarding, training, and meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate outreach and education activities.
• Prepare materials for workshops and events, support set-up and breakdown of community activities.
• Complete outreach documentation, data collection, and reports accurately and on time.
• Support additional educational, community engagement, or equity-related initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish and knowledgeable about Latin American customs and cultural norms.
• Strong ties to Latin American communities in NYC and Nassau County neighborhoods.
• Committed to empowering and serving as a leader or role model in Latinx communities.
• Familiar with prevailing attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health issues among Latinxs.
• Warm, approachable, empathetic, patient, and nonjudgmental.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, as well as Zoom, Teams, or other teleconferencing platforms.
• Flexible work schedule; mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to travel around NYC and Nassau County.