Promotora Comunitaria/ Promotor Comunitario Level 1 (Community Health Worker)UCLA Gambling Studies Program in collaboration with the Office of Problem Gambling (OPG)

Visión y Compromiso•Bakersfield, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Promotora/Promotor Comunitaria/o – Level I will conduct outreach and educational activities that may include hosting workshops, promotional work, and referral activities to promote the California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (CalGETS) program. This role involves identifying and securing sites for information dissemination, conducting culturally and linguistically relevant outreach, speaking to groups virtually and in person, and informing community members about problem gambling, disorders, and screening. The position also includes conducting outreach for 8-week support groups and maintaining accurate records of all activities. The role requires meeting productivity and outcome goals, complying with all contractual and organizational policies, and providing support to other departments as needed.

Requirements

No minimum educational requirement.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting outreach and providing community health.
Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse communities.
Experience in providing outreach and awareness activities.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Identify and secure potential sites and groups to provide information about the CalGETS program and its services for community members in the assigned region.
Proactively conduct outreach and educational activities to inform community members in culturally and linguistically relevant ways.
Speak to groups in person and through a virtual platform, such as Zoom.
Conduct outreach and awareness activities to inform community members about problem gambling, gambling disorders, and screening for gambling disorders, and refer them to CalGETS resources and services as needed.
Conduct outreach and implementation of 8-week support groups.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and files on all outreach and education activities conducted.
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 Project 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 Project Coordinator, and designated staff as requested.
Other duties as assigned.