What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker Navigator – Protecting Oregon Farmworkers position at Northwest Family Services?
This position will focus on providing healthcare education and outreach services to farm workers and their families. Connect farm workers and their dependents to wraparound services such as food, housing, transportation, childcare, etc.
Primary Job Functions
· Provide healthcare education and outreach services to farm workers.
· Provide participants in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties with enrollment, redetermination, and navigation services.
· Follow up with participants as needed.
· Maintain participant documentation and enter project data.
· Drive to different county areas in order to meet with participants.
· Regular attendance is required.
· Other duties as required.
Education / Experience
· Bilingual and bi-cultural English and Spanish is required.
· A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
· Must be a Certified OHA Assister or become certified within 6 months of taking the position.
· Have a Community Health Worker certification or become certified within 6 months of taking the position.
Organizational Culture
Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities.
We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote cultural responsiveness in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how well do you speak/understand Spanish?
(1 is not well at all and 10 is expert)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $27
