Bailoterapia Instructor

Visión y Compromiso•Fresno, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a Promotora/Promotor Comunitaria/o to instruct Bailoterapia classes, facilitate post-class discussions on various health topics, and provide ongoing participant support under the established work plan developed by the Bailoterapia Project Coordinator. This position serves as a primary point of contact for participants, helping them achieve their health goals through culturally responsive engagement, education, and consistent communication.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting outreach and providing community health education.
A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Bailoterapia instructor.
Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse community settings.
Experience in providing outreach and awareness activities to adults.
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, nationally and internationally.
Attention to detail and effective establishment of priorities.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including shifts on weekends and evenings to meet required program objectives.
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 effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups, and the public.
Because of the population served, the ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish is required.
Basic computer skills in word processing, email, calendar scheduling, and presentation software, for the purpose of performing data entry during events, sending, and receiving email, calendar scheduling, and running presentations.
Basic skills in using different platforms for virtual meetings (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, or WebEx).
Circulo de Bailoterapia training certificate successfully completed.
PTFC training certificate successfully completed.
Valid Driver’s License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Valid automobile liability insurance required if driving.
Must be able to: move about in multiple indoor and outdoor work environments, up to 80% of the time.
Must be able to: remain in a stationary position up to 20% of the time.
Must be able to: detect incoming visitors, recognize stakeholders, and inspect printed paperwork.
Must be able to: reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
Must be able to: multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sources.
Must be able to: work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions.
Must be able to: maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
Must be able to: understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to: complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
Frequently moves outreach equipment weighing up to 20 pounds across worksites, into and out of vehicles, and in the community for various class and event needs.
Frequently communicates with community members, colleagues, community partners, and other stakeholders. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Frequently operates a computer, smart phone, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Nice To Haves

There is no minimum educational requirement.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Bailoterapia classes by following the work plan provided by the Bailoterapia Project Coordinator.
Maintain consistent and ongoing communication with participants throughout the duration of the project.
Facilitate support groups and workshops on various health topics following classes and connect participants to appropriate program resources and services.
Proactively engage participants in culturally and linguistically relevant ways and provide ongoing encouragement and support to help them achieve their health goals.
Speak to groups in person and through virtual platforms such as Zoom.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records of outreach, education, participant engagement, and related program activities.
Maintain consistent communication with the Bailoterapia Project Coordinator regarding assigned activities, participant progress, and program needs.
Attend all scheduled meetings with the Bailoterapia Project Coordinator, project staff, research team, and other program partners, as required.
Consistently meet all assigned productivity and outcome goals.
In all activities, comply with all contracts, funder requirements, and VyC procedures and policies.
Meet or exceed all goals and requirements established by the Bailoterapia Coordinator for this position.
Provide support to other departments as needed.
Work with vendors, contractors, and consultants to achieve departmental goals, as needed and available.
Provide general and administrative support to the Bailoterapia Coordinator, and designated staff as requested.
Other duties as assigned.