Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 2 Community Health Worker – Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program in the city of Los Angeles

Visión y Compromiso•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a Promotora/Promotor Comunitaria/o to engage directly with LA County residents by conducting community engagement, education, and outreach activities designed to increase disaster preparedness, promote environmental sustainability, and strengthen physical and mental well-being among residents of LA County’s communities. The position is responsible for facilitating surveys and assessments to support access to community members. This role requires experience working with individuals, families including children and adolescents in culturally responsive, community-based settings.

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
Must include experience providing educational activities to adults.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience utilizing and navigating database technology and connecting community members to relevant services.
Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse
Seasoned background in delivering educational workshops tailored for adult learners.
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 Promotor/a 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.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in leading and facilitating engaging discussions to educate community members 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).
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.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to move about in multiple indoor and outdoor work environments, up to 75% of the time.
Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Detect incoming visitors, recognize stakeholders, and inspect printed paperwork.
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.
Multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sources.
Work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions.
Maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
Understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
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.

Responsibilities

Identify and secure potential sites and groups to conduct educational workshops and wellness activities in order to meet the program’s goals.
Proactively conduct outreach and educational activities to inform community members in culturally and linguistically relevant ways.
Participate in town halls, back to school events, holiday activities, tabling events, or similar to connect with local families, engage them with educational materials, and identify gaps in existing resources.
Speak to groups in person and through a virtual platform, such as Zoom.
Engage with community members through focus groups and listening sessions designed to understand local needs and challenges in accessing services and resources.
Facilitate surveys and assessments with community members and support in applying for assistance programs
Conduct outreach and education to LA County community members via door to door, community events, schools, faith based organizations, and partner agencies.
Conduct outreach, screening, and enrollment of eligible participants into program services; assist community members in completing applications, gathering required documents, and understanding program eligibility.
Provide system navigation support to community members as well as providing referrals for relevant resources.
Proactively engage with community members through timely and necessary follow-up.
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 management 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 management and designated staff as requested.
Other duties as assigned.