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# Community Health Worker at Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppse/e734a6cf-f7b7-4b5d-82be-ad5d94c66fdd

## Job description

Job Title: Community Health Worker

Location: Birmingham, AL

Reports To: Education Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary:$20-$22

## SUMMARY:

The Community Health Worker is uniquely qualified as health worker who will educate patients and other members of the community through health center services, community-based organizations and/or schools by conducting outreach and curriculum-based health education workshops for the community on sexuality and reproductive health and overall wellbeing. This position attends community collaboratives to raise awareness of PPSE services and build relationships with community partners. Under indirect supervision, this position works closely with medical providers and health center management at the Birmingham Health Center to assess client needs in accordance with established protocols, provide necessary information and appropriate referrals, as well as providing public health educational programming. This position is based in the Birmingham Health Center.

## QUALIFICTION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

- Strong commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood Southeast.
- Open and positive attitude about human sexuality, gender equality and human rights.
- Commitment to and strong interest in helping people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, age, race, ethnicity, immigration or socio-economic status.
- Ability to follow all program protocols, curriculum and standards.
- Availability to attend meetings, trainings, and to facilitate workshops.
- Must have strong knowledge of community resources and understanding of the needs of the community, schools and community partners they serve.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend hours as needed.
- Ability to manage time appropriately to complete goals by established deadlines.
- Must have good communication skills with an aptitude for public speaking.
- Ability to facilitate presentations to diverse groups.
- Ability to provide outreach and networking in their communities and willing to travel.
- Ability to deal with and speak in public about sensitive topics including sexual health, STIs, FDA approved birth control methods, and other health topics.
- Ability and willingness to travel within AL/Birmingham and surrounding areas.
- Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
- If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid AL driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of AL vehicle code are required.

## EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

- High school diploma, GED or 3+ years’ experience in small/large group facilitation (helpful if related to sexual health/family planning, housing, substance use disorder, etc.)
- Minimum 1 year of direct work experience as a substance use disorder specialist, housing specialist, family planning/sexual health risk reduction counselor, and/or navigation specialist, etc. required.
- Experience working one-on-one with patients, clients, and/or consumers preferred.
- Experience in outreach (tabling at events or crowd canvassing) throughout the community in areas such as schools, community centers, churches, etc. preferred.
- Must have direct knowledge of the local community and strong interest in the community and its people.
- Must supply documentation of completed negative TB screen within 12 months prior to start

## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides orientation to patients regarding health education and/or community services, in support of health issues, per protocol
- Provides education in an individual or group setting to patients, per medical provider’s request and consistent with established health care standards, on topics related to control and prevention of chronic or infectious diseases, behavioral health and/or perinatal health conditions.
- Under direction of medical provider, provide health promotion and coaching that includes goal setting and creating action plans as part of a health care team to address disease prevention and management.
- Provide education in sexuality and reproductive health and substance abuse prevention to the community following the curriculum and guides designed for the education department.
- With supervisor approval, identify and participate in community collaboratives, community outreach, events, and activities to promote sexual health, wellbeing, and PPSE’s clinical services.
- Facilitate education classes and/or do outreach and engagement in services in designated area, schools and or community partner locations.
- Maintain resource guide at all times to provide the community with information/services available to them that may or may not be related to health and provides warm hand-offs to ensure effective linkages to services.
- Maintain and foster positive relationships with community agencies and leaders through outreach and networking.
- Accuracy and attention to detail when completing administrative tasks.
- Keep current of reproductive health and sexuality education and substance abuse issues and attend any PPSE trainings and professional development workshops identified by supervisor.
- Advocate for reproductive health in various settings, as needed

## OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Education Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements of this position are identified below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This position requires continuous sitting, standing, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, pushing, pulling, reaching, fingering, and grasping. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, driving, and lifting or carrying items may be required. The position requires lifting up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds periodically. Lifting over 25 pounds is not required.

## About Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) is a nonprofit healthcare provider and advocacy organization delivering reproductive health services, sex education, and policy advocacy across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
- **Entity Type**: Private, Nonprofit (501(c)(3))
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- **Founded**: 2010 (formed from the merger of affiliates founded in 1930 in Alabama and 1964 in Georgia)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (evolved from legacy Planned Parenthood affiliates)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Healthcare Services / Nonprofit Advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C — individuals seeking reproductive healthcare, including contraception, STI testing/treatment, cancer screenings, abortion care, and sex education. Serves low-income, uninsured, and Spanish-speaking populations.
- **Mission**: To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary healthcare services in settings that preserve the essential privacy and rights of each individual; to advocate for public policies guaranteeing these rights; to provide educational programs on human sexuality; and to participate in research supporting the advancement of reproductive health care [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/58-6045874).

## Products & Services
All services are delivered through in-person health centers and telehealth:
- **In-Person Health Center Services**: Well-person exams, contraception (pills, IUDs, implants, injectables, emergency contraception), STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, cancer screenings (Pap smears, breast exams), abortion care, and vasectomies.
- **Telehealth Services (Family Planning)**: Direct-to-patient virtual visits for contraceptive counseling, birth control prescriptions, and follow-up care. In FY25, PPSE provided 1,512 direct-to-patient family planning telehealth visits and 973 abortion follow-up telehealth appointments [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf).
- **Sex Education & Outreach**: Comprehensive, medically accurate sex education programming delivered in-person and virtually. Reached 6,307 participants in FY25 through educational programming, outreach, and training.
- **Advocacy & Policy**: Lobbying, coalition building, and grassroots mobilization to defeat anti-abortion legislation and advance reproductive rights. In FY25, PPSE’s advocacy team helped defeat 16 anti-abortion bills across three states.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit). Total revenue for FY25: **$15.3 million** [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf).
- **Key Metric**: FY25 Net Surplus of $676,000; 100 days of cash on hand; $2 million in available financial assets.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Funding from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, grants, contributions ($10.8M in FY25), and patient service revenue ($3.9M). Key partnerships include Democratic Party of Georgia, Planned Parenthood of Florida, and CDC Foundation (talent sources) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded telehealth services in FY25, increasing virtual care access across Alabama and Georgia.
  - Active job postings grew 50% month-over-month, 500% quarter-over-quarter, and 500% year-over-year, signaling rapid hiring [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
  - Headcount declined 16.4% YoY to 28 employees, but hiring is accelerating with 12 open positions.
  - Defeated 16 anti-abortion bills in 2025, demonstrating strong advocacy presence.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted Brand & Network**: Operates under the nationally recognized Planned Parenthood brand with deep community roots across three states (7 health centers).
- **Integrated Care Model**: Combines in-person and telehealth services, reaching patients where they are geographically and digitally. Navigation teams assist with scheduling, insurance, and financial support.
- **Mission-Driven Workforce**: Attracts employees passionate about reproductive rights and health equity, resulting in high dedication despite modest compensation.
- **Political & Advocacy Muscle**: Active lobbying and grassroots engagement allow PPSE to proactively shape the regulatory environment, not just react to it.

## Strategic Focus
- **Telehealth Expansion**: Scaling direct-to-patient virtual visits to overcome geographic barriers, especially in restrictive states like Alabama and Georgia.
- **Patient Access & Navigation**: Investing in care coordination — helping patients understand insurance, access financial support, and reduce cost barriers.
- **Advocacy & Policy Protection**: Mobilizing to defend reproductive rights across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, particularly in a challenging legislative climate.
- **Financial Sustainability**: Maintaining strong liquidity (100 days cash on hand) and a net surplus to ensure long-term mission stability.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are motivated by the organization’s commitment to reproductive freedom and health equity. “We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner” [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
- **Diverse Roles**: Opportunities range from direct patient care (Registered Nurses, Ultrasound Technicians, Lead Clinicians, Staff Physicians) to operations and advocacy (Finance & Systems Analyst, Director of Patient Access & Flow Optimization, IT Field Technician).
- **Bilingual Focus**: Many roles seek Spanish-speaking candidates, reflecting commitment to serving immigrant communities.
- **Active Hiring Surge**: 12 active job postings with 500% YoY growth in openings, indicating expansion and investment in new talent.
- **Work Environment**: Blend of health center (in-person) and remote-eligible roles; telehealth roles may offer flexibility.
- **Perks & Culture**: Comprehensive benefits typical of nonprofit healthcare organizations; emphasis on professional growth, patient-centered care, and coalition building. Notable perks mentioned for specific roles (Bilingual Patient Access Center Associate, Associate Medical Director) include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans (details vary by role).
- **Location**: Headquarters in Atlanta with health centers across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

## Sources
1. [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/58-6045874)
2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast)
3. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf)
4. [charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/586045874)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppse)

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