Department: Alliance for Community Wellness
Location: Eugene, NAACP Office, and Mims House
Reports To: Outreach Manager
Position Type: FTE 1.0, 40 hours/week, non-exempt
Hiring Bonus: $1,500
Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential
Phlebotomists are eligible for an additional $1 an hour.

Eligible for Full-time benefits.
Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered.

Position Summary
The Community Health Worker (CHW) position works directly with community members who identify at Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color. The CHW will work in collaboration with Behavioral Health Resource Network staff and utilize the BHRN referral and tracking tools. This position will provide services at the NAACP office, the Mims House, at least 50% of their time. They will coordinate with HIVA and NAACP staff to identify community members in need and to deliver services, in particular to facilitate access to substance use treatment and behavioral health care The CHW scope of work includes:

· Care Coordination
· Outreach and Delivery of Direct Services
· Coaching and Social Support
· Advocacy, Organizing and Cultural Mediation
· Community Member Education
· Assessment and Research

The CHW will work with clients in person and electronically to address barriers to care including those related to social determinants of health. They will also provide education to providers and other community partners to build capacity, help reduce HIV Stigma, and improve access to resources for clients in the community they work in.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Receive and respond to referral requests
Maintain up-to-date Harm Reduction/HIV knowledge
Provide harm reduction, health and systems education to clients and community partners
Accept referrals from BHRN members and assist is supporting accessing to substance use treatment and/or harm reduction
Conduct research for community resources and housing
Conduct individual assessments to assist clients in developing a care plan
Assist clients in identifying needed services, filling out paperwork, and transporting clients to medical and social services appointments when necessary
Assist the client in navigating through the health care system by providing information and advocacy and modeling appropriate communication
Work with clients to address barriers to medical care, behavioral health and other services
Transport clients to and from community resources and assist them in accessing community resources
Work directly with the care teams to assist high acuity clients
Ensures confidentiality and maintains up-to-date and accurate client records
Participate in necessary meetings
Assist with all necessary reports
Participate in required training
Comply with all applicable standards, guidelines, laws & administrative rules
Other duties as defined by

Required Qualifications
Community Health Worker certification or ability to obtain in 6 months with agency assistance
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written with client, staff and partners
Shares background and life experience of individuals served
Ability to utilize motivational interviewing to support clients
Ability to stay calm, kind, non-judgmental with a variety of vulnerable clients.
Communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
Willingness to engage in conversations regarding sex and drug use
Knowledge of the unique issues affecting BIPOC communities in Oregon and willingness to learn about culturally relevant interventions for people who inject drugs, people without stable housing, people living with HIV/AIDS, Hep C, and other chronic health conditions, and members of the LGBTQ community
Experience with chart notes, file maintenance, data entry
Good follow through and task management skills
Ability to maintain professionalism, which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for clients, volunteers, and staff.
Ability to work in busy and dynamic environment
Desire to work with diverse populations
Ability to transport clients safely in own vehicle or agency vehicle
Ability to work with clients in crisis, in a variety of settings
Ability to sit and stand for long periods
Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends
Phlebotomist or willing to complete phlebotomy training provided by HIV Alliance - includes additional $1/hour compensation
Ability to pass agency criminal background check
Valid Oregon Driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy
TB test (provided by the agency)
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: HIV Alliance is a healthcare facility and is requiring all employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including boosters.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required
Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork
The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings
The duties of this job require regular attendance
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week
Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions
Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations

HIV Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. HIV Alliance encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.
HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.

Location: 1195A City View,Eugene,US, Eugene, OR 97403

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.64 per hour