SHC Community Health Worker - Spanish KSA

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

4d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (Community Health Specialist 2 - Spanish KSA) works within Multnomah County Health Department’s Student Health Center (SHC) Program, which provides access to preventive, primary, and mental health care for school-age youth in coordination with five school districts. The program operates clinics in nine schools. This role leads health promotion and education efforts in the clinics and school community, supporting students and families in achieving better health outcomes. Bilingual Spanish and English skills are required. The position is based onsite at the Gateway Children's Center Service Building and at the David Douglas and Roosevelt Student Health Centers. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The hourly position is eligible for overtime. During community emergencies, County employees may be reassigned to support emergency response needs.

Requirements

Education or training equivalent to an associate’s degree.
One to four years of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position’s duties.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English; language testing is required.
Ability to obtain BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass reference and background checks.
Submit a completed online application, a resume describing related experience and training (including experience with high-school-age youth), and a cover letter addressing qualifications, interest in the role, and experience using bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional and effective oral and written communication with a variety of people, including answering questions and explaining information.
Experience working with culturally and individually diverse groups.
Experience with Epic Practice Management or similar electronic health or dental record systems.
Ability to help clients navigate health systems and connect patients to community resources.
Skill in developing and presenting public health education classes and presentations.
Experience working with adolescents.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver interactive health education classes and presentations for groups in the school community in coordination with program staff.
Share culturally appropriate, department-approved health education and information with individuals, families, and groups, helping patients identify behavior-change goals.
Build relationships and partnerships with school staff, agencies working in schools, outside agencies, and community partners.
Serve as a conduit between the Student Health Center and schools to increase awareness of health centers and generate positive communications, including print materials and publications.
Respond to direct referrals from medical providers and receive referrals for care coordination, individual and family support, health promotion, and community and social support services.
Document patient services in Epic using interim notes and telephone encounters, and work with referral reports.
Contribute to a respectful, inclusive work culture and bring conduct that interferes with a workplace free of illegal discrimination and harassment to the County’s attention.
Support the County’s community emergency response efforts when required, including possible reassignment during disasters or other emergencies.