[Hiring] Community Health Worker @Visión y Compromiso

Role Description

Seeking...The Lead Promotora(or) will conduct outreach, education, system navigation, and community engagement activities while supporting the implementation of the assigned project work plan and team goals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with community-based direct services with monolingual or bilingual Latino communities.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting outreach in diverse settings and providing community health education.
• Must include experience providing educational activities to adults.
• A minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience within a team specifically focused on outreach and education activities OR Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated leadership experience in a general capacity.

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate closely and across all VyC departments with a wide range of staff, community members, partner agencies, and funders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively link community resources to the specific needs of program participants.
• Understanding of the Promotora Model or other community leadership models and its role in creating health equity.
• Attention to detail and effective establishment of priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to monitor the activities of a work plan.
• Ability to conduct community events.
• Ability to network with other community organizations.
• Adaptable and reliable in the face of conflict, times of high stress, or changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including shifts on weekends and evenings.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in leading and facilitating engaging discussions to raise awareness on various health topics.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general reports, procedures, or regulations.
• Ability to complete reports and write business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups, and the public.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish is required.
• Effective and confident skills in word processing, email, calendar scheduling, and presentation software.
• Effective and confident skills in using different platforms for virtual meetings (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, or WebEx).
• Valid Driver’s License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed.
• Valid automobile liability insurance required if driving.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off