Progreso Latino
Full-time
BA or higher
Spanish Fluency Required
Position Summary:
The Community Health Worker is a central position in a grant funded program designed to connect community members to social services and wellness education programming. This position will be critical in educating youth and families about the need for vaccination. The position will also assist the program with setting up pop-up clinics. The candidate would also assist in the collection of data and the tracking of program outcomes.
Scope of work includes:
- Work closely with the Community Wellness Coordinator(s) and Wellness team at Progreso Latino and program partners.
- Seek out innovations in health care that will promote public health and advance the aims of the project
- Attend community and partner events as needed and recruit participants / patients for the program.
- Outreach to community members and organizations.
- Facilitate culturally-tailored education and training for community members.
- Work with HCP (health care providers) to identify patients with chronic health care needs and social determinants of health (SDOH).
- Refer and funnel patients to Progreso Latino and its programs.
- Assist with tracking program outcomes and participant/patient progress.
- Assist in the evaluation and dissemination of important findings and program results.
This description is not all inclusive. There is an expectation to attend collaborative and other meetings and professional development and to respect HIPPA and meet industry standards.
Qualifications:
- BA or higher
- Spanish language fluency
- 2 or more years of experience in the field of social work or relevant sector
- Strong personal relationship building skills and ability to work independently.
How to Apply:
Please send your Cover Letter & Resume to jobs@progresolatino.org with the name of the position included in the Subject Line.