West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Full-time $20/hr
Certification not required/Entry Level
Bilingual Spanish Preferred
$1500 Sign On Bonus
Apprenticeship Eligible
ABOUT US: West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation (WEHDC) serves as the backbone agency of the 02907 Health Equity Zone (HEZ). A Health Equity Zone (HEZ) is an innovative, place-based approach that brings people together to build healthy, resilient communities across Rhode Island.
POSITION SUMMARY: This Community Health Worker (CHW) is an entry level position. The CHW is a vital member who will apply their deep understanding and experience, language and/or culture of the community they serve to carry out one or more of the following roles: Provide culturally appropriate health education, information, and outreach in community-based settings, such as homes, schools, local businesses, and community centers. Serve as a bridge between individuals, communities and health and human services, including actively building individual and community capacity in 02907. Advocate and assist with 02907 resident and community needs. Work alongside HEZ and Rhode 2 Equity team initiatives to increase agency visibility within the community including distributing goods and services for COVID-19 mitigation, resilience and recovery.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position. Work will take place during normal business hours from Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and/or weekend required during special projects or events. Sign on Bonus of $1,500.
REPORTING STRUCTURE: The CHW will report to the HEZ Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Complete administrative tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure proper and organized record keeping, working with staff members when/if necessary.
- You need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and community-driven to take on this exciting role.
- 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).
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
- Willing to complete Community Health Workers certification training within 6 months of hire date.
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
- Must possess good verbal, written and telephone skills.
- Ability to effectively work in collaboration with multiple staff and partners.
- Able to lift packages of up to 30 pounds.
- Must be flexible to work between a variety of in person and virtual meetings/work.
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. WEHDC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Rhode Island.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance