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Lutheran Services in Iowa Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Educator in Storm Lake, Iowa
LSI currently seeks a people focused, results driven full-time Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention(CAPP) Educator within our Community Based Programs.
This position may require travel to provide support in the following counties: Buena Vista, Sac, Crawford, Cherokee, Obrien, Emmet, Clay, and Osceola.
What You'll Do
Provide direct services to clients; teach classes regarding specific community programming and assist clients in accessing community resources. Build and maintain quality district relationships and utilizes role-modeling and teaching in service delivery. Will plan and participate in activities designed to reduce teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and other high-risk behaviors. Develop and implement strategies to address nonsexual risk and protective factors that aid in reducing adolescent pregnancy through classroom engagement with evidence based curriculum. Participate in efforts to increase community access to family planning services. Engage the community in outreach activities and build community relations through events and booths in local service areas. Meet with assigned individuals and groups in person via traveling by car to their schools, or other community settings. Work may occur during normal business hours and an occasional evening and weekend for an event.
DETAILS
Appropriate professional boundaries/roles maintained
School District and Community needs and abilities adequately assessed
Attendance, demographics, and lesson plans are tracked and implemented for groups .
Curriculums are implemented based on their current needs of school districts .
Classes are evaluated on an ongoing basis
Programming data is accurately tracked and documentation completed as assigned through care logic, fidelity logs and Iowa Grants.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or other Human Services related field, such as: Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, and Human/Family Services. LSI also prefers one year of social work related experience or extensive training in children's mental health in lieu of the preferred experience. In addition, employees are required to complete twenty-four hours of training during their first year of employment and twelve hours each subsequent year.
How We'll Support You
On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:
A competitive pay structure that allows for significant monthly bonuses and higher average pay than most local similar agencies
Comprehensive benefits
A flexible work schedule
Free clinical licensure supervision and opportunities for licensure reimbursement
A 401(k)
Generous paid time off
Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
Career-building opportunities
Yearly stipend for trainings, credit hours, and development opportunities
Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
Why You'll Love Working Here
"I love working at LSI for a variety of reasons. Probably the top reason why I love it is the support I receive from my supervisor and coworkers. The way that LSI has combined compassion and professionalism is truly one of a kind." - Anne, LSI therapist
Ready to get started? Apply today!
This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.