SHC Community Health Worker - Spanish KSA

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker is part of the Student Health Center (SHC) Program, a unit within Multnomah County Health Department’s Integrated Clinical Health Services. SHC works with five school districts and operates clinics in nine schools to facilitate access to preventive, primary, and mental healthcare for school-age youth. This position leads health promotion and education efforts in the clinics and throughout the school community and requires bilingual Spanish and English language skills. The role works with program staff to plan and deliver interactive health education, shares culturally appropriate health information, builds partnerships with school and community organizations, and connects patients and families with care coordination and community support services. Services are documented in Epic. The position works 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. This hourly position is eligible for overtime.

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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of people; answer questions and explain 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 with program staff for groups in the school community.
Share culturally appropriate, department-approved health education and information with individuals, families, and groups.
Provide education that helps patients identify goals for behavior change.
Build relationships and partnerships with school staff, agencies working in schools, outside agencies, and community partners.
Connect the Student Health Center with schools to increase awareness of health centers and generate positive communications, including print materials and publications.
Respond to referrals from medical providers for care coordination, individual and family support, health promotion, and community and social support services.
Document patient services in Epic through interim notes and telephone encounters, and work with referral reports.
Support the County’s community emergency response needs if reassigned during an emergency.