About Casa Latinos Unidos

Casa Latinos Unidos is a community-based organization working with the Latinx communities of Benton and Linn Counties. The organization provides wraparound support to families, implements educational and leadership development programs, and celebrates the cultures of the communities with which we work. Our staff is fully bilingual and bicultural. The organization's main office is located at Garfield Elementary School, Corvallis, with an extension office at Colonia Paz, in Lebanon. Website: www.casalatinosunidos.org.

Benefits of Working at Casa Latinos Unidos

• A healthy, friendly, and supportive work environment.
• An attractive package of tangible and intangible benefits.
• PTO accrual.
• Ten holidays.
• Simple IRA retirement plan.
• Health insurance benefits for employee and spouse.

Position Summary

We are searching for a talented and professional Community Health Worker to do community and health outreach work in Benton County based at Corvallis. As a community health worker, you will represent the organization and work with the management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase Casa Latinos Unidos programming with the Latinx community. The ideal candidate has to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and community-driven to take on this exciting role. This position requires someone equipped with a positive attitude and readiness to be a team player.

To qualify for this position, candidates should have high proficiency in the English and Spanish languages, strong phone and in-person communication abilities, experience working with data entry using software of different kinds, high school education or equivalent, and experience in community outreach, social services, or a related field. The CHW should be motivated to deliver compassionate, thoughtful guidance to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide system navigation and wraparound services to members of the Latinx communities of Benton County in general.
• Support people in applying to services.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and agencies.
• Coordinate activities with partners, always in collaboration with other members of the Casa Latinos Unidos team.
• Keep detailed records of the interactions with clients and partners. Provide information to management as required.
• Other administration activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Written and spoken proficiency in the English language.
• Written and spoken proficiency in the Spanish language.
• High school or equivalent diploma.
• At least one year of experience working or volunteering in a similar position.
• Experience using software applications such as spreadsheets and Google Workspace applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

To apply for This Position
To apply for this position, send your resumé and 3 references to with the subject line “Application for CHW”. For questions, you may write to this email or call 541-512-4949.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lebanon, OR 97355 (Required)

Work Location: In person