HIFY In February.....
Bessie Natareno
1. Sign up now for HIFY’s Spring Providers Trainings in Oakland, CA.
2. HIFY also presents our 2008 PEER TRAINER OF TRAINERS!!
3. HIFY is hiring a Bilingual Health Educator/Trainer
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1. Mark your calendars!! In March HIFY will
launch it’s 2008 Spring Provider Trainings.
Spring Trainings will be held in downtown Oakland
Health & Youth Development: March 5, 10am-4pm (Wed.)
Latinas/os, Health & Youth Development: March 6, 10am-4pm (Thurs.)
Positive Sexuality & Youth: March 19 & 20, 10am-4pm (Wed.) & 10am-4pm (Thurs.)
Latinas/os, Health & Youth Development
This training introduces aspects of Latin
American and Latina/o cultures that promote
resilience, health, and can empower Latina/o
youth to thrive in adulthood. This training is
specifically designed for adults who work with
Latina/o youth and are seeking to challenge
traditional deficit-based approaches by
practicing culturally appropriate youth
development. The Health & Youth Development
training is a pre-requisite for Latinas/os,
Health & Youth Development. (6 hours over one day)
Health & Youth Development
This training introduces HIFY’s perspective on
youth and health. We explore youth development
theory, the values underlying our work with
youth, and how to apply an asset-based approach
to youth health issues. Includes strategies for
applying youth development in health care
settings and youth agencies, as well as a chance
to hear and share best practices. (6 hours over one day)
Positive Sexuality & Youth
“Sex is dirty and nastysave it for the one you
love.” Unfortunately, this is the message youth
often receive. This training challenges this
message by examining the concept of positive
sexuality and exploring how it can strengthen our
work with youth. We share tools for supporting
youth as they make sexual decisions and develop
healthy intimate relationships. (12 hours over 2 days)
How to register
Send in the attached registration form to:
Fax: 415.274.1976 or Email:val...@hify.org
Or visit www.hify.org to download a registration form.
Continuing Education Units
Trainings meet qualifications for 6-12 contact
hours of continuing education credit for MFTs,
RNs, and LCSWs as required by the California
Board of Behavioral Sciences, provider number
689. HIFY is also approved by the California
Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 12158.
For more information contact Bessie Natareno at nata...@hify.org
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2. Greetings community allies and friends!
HIFY wanted to take a moment to inform you of
this FREE opportunity for the young leaders you work with!
The Spring 2008 Peer Educator Training of Trainers Retreat is coming!!
March 28th - 30th
Valley of the Moon Camp in Glen Ellen, California.
(In the middle of the beautiful vineyards of Sonoma County)
This 3 day event is intended to strengthen the
Bay Area's peer program network; giving youth
leadership programs an opportunity to build their
capacity as trainers and advocates in the
community. This is one of only a few trainings
offered to youth educators and presenters, and we
don't want you to miss out on this opportunity!
At this retreat we will cover:
* Curriculum Development
* Facilitation Skills Building and Practice
* Practical Advice on Dealing with Difficult People and Situations
* Bonding and Team-Building Games
* And much, much more!
(All participants will also leave with a
glorious manual FULL of resources and activities
to take back to your program)
Apply today as space is limited!!
Attached, please find an informational flyer and the application form.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 29th!!!
Feel free to contact Carnelius Quinn at
415.274.1970 ext. 24 or qu...@hify.org
with questions or concerns, and get in those applications!
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3. Bilingual Educator/Trainer needed.
Bilingual Trainer/Health Educator
Reports to: Training Department Manager
Schedule: 40 hours
Salary: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), $36,000
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start date: Negotiable
Para esta posición, es mandatorio hablar y escribir español e inglés.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Training
Department Manager, the Bilingual Trainer /Health
Educator’s primary responsibility will be
facilitating Spanish and English language health
workshops for youth and adult providers. She or
he will also translate and develop curricula for
youth and providers who work with youth and
ensure evaluation of the presentations.
About HIFY
HIFY is a multicultural organization whose
mission is to improve the health and well-being
of under-served young people through innovative
youth leadership, popular education and advocacy
in pursuit of multi-level social change. We
believe in providing complete, accurate health
information to young people and supporting them
in making their own decisions. Our work is
grounded in harm reduction, positive sexuality,
youth development and anti-oppression principles.
HIFY does not require specific degrees for its
positions. Experience requirements can be met
through educational, professional and/or life experience.
Job Duties
* Prepare for and present health workshops in
English and Spanish on health topics including
substance use, HIV, STIs, safer sex, body image,
anti-homophobia, healthy-relationships and
self-esteem to a variety of youth communities.
* Conduct trainings with adults who provide
services to youth on a variety of topics (HIV,
Positive Sexuality, Working with LGBTQIQ Youth,
Substance Use, Youth Development).
* Develop and update new curricula and
materials in English and Spanish as needed.
* Provide Spanish translation of HIFY
materials and products into youth friendly language.
* Develop and implement outreach strategies
for Spanish language programming.
* Ensure collection, entry and analysis of
evaluation data from participants and provide
periodic summary reports for grants and evaluation.
* Participate in relevant community
collaborations and respond to requests for
information from community members and peers.
* Participate in HIFY project teams related
to agency initiatives and the agency strategic plan.
* Participate in program planning and evaluation process.
* Contribute written information and research to printed materials.
* Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Candidate must:
* Be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
* Have at least two years experience in adult
education, health, youth development, and/or related field.
* Have experience working with diverse groups of youth and adults.
* Be committed to raising the visibility and
impact of HIFYs Spanish language programming.
* Embrace HIFYs mission and the services we provide.
* Be able to work in a small, close-knit team environment.
To Apply, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER to:
Attn: Health Educator Position
Health Initiatives for Youth
235 Montgomery Street Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94104
Email: clemen...@hify.org
No phone calls or faxes, please.
HIFY is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage transgender people, people of color,
youth and LGBQI people to apply.