CHW Partnering for Vaccine Equity

Family Service RI
Partnering for Vaccine Equity (P4VE)
Full-time
Bilingual Skills are Compensated!

FULL TIME: 40 hours per week

Summary: This is a community-based position with a focus on promoting equity and inclusion. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will collaborate with community partners, local pharmacies, internal and external Health Equity Zones, stakeholders and residents of Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket and Central Falls to implement, host, expand and promote COVID-19 vaccination/boosters, and/or Influenza vaccinations. This position may require non-traditional working hours to host vaccination events to accommodate community needs. CHW will also engage residents in dialogue about COVID-19, and Influenza benefits, address misinformation related to the vaccines/boosters and provide relevant literature and education on COVID-19, Influenza and other vaccinations. CHW will identify resident areas of need, assist with breaking down barriers to community-based resources and ensure referrals are made to the appropriately matched services. CHW will be required to attend all meetings associated to P4VE and other related meetings as scheduled.


Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
  • Certified Community Health Worker, or ability to be certified within first 6 months of employment.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to coordinate events with community partners and stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organization and customer service skills required; experience building and maintaining relationships internally and externally with community partners.
  • Working knowledge of computers and ability to maintain data appropriately.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse communities/families and demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
  • Prior experience with case management in/or community organizing preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Bilingual skills are compensated!!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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