Community Educator, Holloway Community Program at Wilmington

Job Details

The Holloway Community Program at ChristianaCare is seeking a dedicated and passionateCommunity Educatorto support community outreach, education, and engagement initiatives.

The Holloway Community Program at ChristianaCare operates five locations throughout Delaware, including three in Wilmington, one in Smyrna, and one in Milford. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Wilmington location and will support community education and engagement initiatives within the designated service area.

Since 1989, ChristianaCare’s Holloway Community Program has provided compassionate, comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and support, serving as Delaware’s leading HIV/AIDS care provider. The program is committed to improving health outcomes and quality of life through accessible treatment, education, and multidisciplinary support for individuals affected by HIV.

The Holloway Program’s interdisciplinary team includes board-certified infectious disease and internal medicine physicians, HIV-certified nurse practitioners, pharmacists, behavioral health providers, phlebotomists, and social workers. Services include HIV care and treatment, medical case management, internal medicine, mental health, OB/GYN and sexual health services, HIV prevention through PrEP and PEP, STI prevention and treatment, hepatitis B and C management, tuberculosis care, medication adherence counseling, vaccinations, and referrals to specialty services.

Through its comprehensive, patient-centered approach, the Holloway Community Program supports individuals across the continuum of care while promoting access to services, health education, prevention, and improved health outcomes throughout the community.

As aCommunity Educator, will promote access to services, deliver health education, and help community members and healthcare partners navigate health and social service systems. Working collaboratively with community organizations, healthcare professionals, faculty, and interdisciplinary care teams, the educator will assess learning needs, coordinate and facilitate culturally responsive educational programs, and support training evaluation, data reporting, and grant-related activities.
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Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: 8am to 430pm
• Must be able to travel occasionally throughout Delaware and maintain a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on program needs and community engagement activities.

Duties / Responsibilities:

TheCommunity Educator develops, coordinates, and delivers culturally responsive, evidence-informed health education and training focused on HIV prevention, testing, linkage to care, treatment, retention in care, PrEP, PEP, health equity, and available community resources. The role supports the Holloway Community Program and the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) by implementing grant-funded workplans, meeting program deliverables, and advancing workforce education and community engagement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include assessing educational needs, engaging stakeholders, developing and maintaining curricula and training materials, coordinating educational events, and facilitating interactive learning experiences for healthcare professionals, community organizations, academic partners, and ChristianaCare care teams. TheCommunity Educatoralso provides technical assistance and capacity-building support to strengthen service integration, address barriers to care, and improve access to HIV prevention and treatment services.

The position establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with healthcare organizations, health departments, academic institutions, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include supporting interprofessional education and practice transformation initiatives, participating in regional workgroups and quality improvement activities, and contributing to program planning and evaluation.

TheCommunity Educator collects, validates, and reports program data, training participation, evaluation outcomes, and progress toward grant deliverables using designated systems. The role also ensures educational materials and resources remain current, accessible, accurate, and compliant with applicable program, branding, and confidentiality requirements. The successful candidate communicates program progress, identifies barriers and opportunities for improvement, represents the program professionally at community and educational events, maintains professional development, follows established safety practices, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Compensation / Benefits:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!
   

Education / Requirements:

• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of community engagement and/or patient experience required; additional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations required.

Strengths and Qualities:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to health equity, community engagement, and education, with a passion for delivering accessible, inclusive, and evidence-informed learning experiences. A minimum of one year of community engagement and/or patient experience is required, along with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Strong public speaking, group facilitation, and written communication skills are preferred, as are bilingual or multilingual communication skills based on program and community needs. This role supports HIV prevention, testing, linkage to care, treatment, and retention initiatives while helping reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for individuals and communities affected by HIV.

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