Job Title: Community Health Worker – Advancing Resources for Community Health (ARCH) Project

If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter by March 1, 2024 at 5:00pm.

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Program Manager and Community Engagement Coordinator, the Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotor De Salud supports the Community Engagement Coordinator with engagement and coordination of community outreach activities including health fairs and conducting health screenings in Kings County. The Advancing Resources for Community Health (ARCH) Project aims to implement services and interventions supporting the prevention and spread of COVID-19, particularly among underserved populations most affected by COVID-19. This will be accomplished by coordinating and participating in community outreach activities and events, creating health and community linkages to the public based on social determinates of health (SDoH) screenings conducted by the program, and developing a CHW Education Network in Kings County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Consults with the Program Manager and Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) relative to planning and program direction.

2. Responsible for creating safe and inclusive environments for Kings County residents and screening participants.

3. Use the PRAPARE screening tool to screen and refer community members to services, resources, and information based on their stated needs and maintain case management reports to ensure residents are connected to needed resources.

4. Manage client cases on a regular basis upon completion of PRAPARE screening using the Unite Us platform to ensure successful community linkages.

5. Assist the CEC with the development and implementation of a community outreach plan that outlines community outreach instances and community linkages for Kings County residents to connect them with resources and reduce health and SDoH disparities.

6. Conduct community outreach and health education around COVID-19 and act as a bridge to COVID-19 testing, vaccine, referrals and services that advance social determinants of health.

7. Supports outreach and education in Kings County neighborhoods including community events, door-to-door canvassing, etc.

8. Maintain a log of activities and collect data necessary for program reporting, attending community testing and vaccination events.

9. Attend monthly trainings and meetings with other program and subcontractor staff to determine successes, challenges and opportunities for growth.

10. Develop community partnerships to support the goals of the program, including establishing relationships with program subcontractors, community members, and organizational partners.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Attendance at off-site program activities throughout Kings County multiple times a week is required. Attendance at various mandatory out of town/overnight trainings is required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Lived experience in or close connection to underserved Kings County communities including farmworkers, low-income, and monolingual Spanish; experience or a deep interest in community education/outreach; desire to learn and participate in a Community Health Worker certification program; ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences; ability to work independently, including organizing and prioritizing activities

A valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, procedure manuals, government regulations, technical articles, and general business periodicals. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Bilingual preferred, but not required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited or no standardization exists, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to create safe and inclusive spaces for all participants.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

Ability to travel and, if necessary, attend out of town meetings or conferences which could require overnight travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Implementation of some program activities will require working in outdoor recreational settings.

Ability to work some nights and weekends

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

Job type: Full-time at 40 hours per week

Salary: $23 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person