West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Full-time, $20/hr
Required 1+ year Community Development & Engagement in the nonprofit sector 02907 Resident & Bilingual Preferred
Apprenticeship Eligible
Essential Functions
- Complete administrative tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure proper and organized record keeping, working with staff member’s when/if necessary.
- You need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and community-driven to take on this exciting role.
- Are hired primarily for your cultural competence and understanding of the populations and communities you serve
- Spend a significant amount of time conducting outreach, community education and help navigating health and social needs
- Connecting residents to the 02907 HEZ strategies and initiatives in ways that allow for genuine resident voice and governance
- Build upon the relationship between CHW and 02907 population through intentional outreach and engagement efforts (i.e. door knocking, hosting and/or tabling at community events, etc).
- Utilize the Unite Us electronic referral platform in both making and documenting referrals and referral status. This platform helps to keep track of case notes and progress towards meeting client’s needs.
- Primarily focus on being the boots-on-the-ground person tasked with getting information out to the community in disseminating COVID-19 related information, support events and hand out personal protective equipment.
- Perform additional responsibilities consistent with initiative needs and other duties as assigned.
Qualification: Education, Skills, and Requirements
- You need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and community-driven to take on this exciting role.
- One or more years’ experience in community outreach and engagement a must.
- Resident of the 02907 zip code (Providence’s West End, Elmwood, Reservoir Triangle, or South Providence neighborhoods) is preferred.
- Community Health Workers certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 6 months of hire date training certification offered by WEHDC
- Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and at least one other language preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, preferred.
To Apply
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter via e-mail to Jessica Thigpen at jthigpen@westelmwood.org.