Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 2 Community Health Worker Connecting Latino Families to KRC and Generic Services

Visión y Compromiso • Sacramento, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 2 to conduct outreach, educational, and system navigation activities that may include tabling, promotional work, neighborhood canvassing and workshops (both in person and virtual), resource information and referral, and follow up. The Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 2 will conduct outreach, educational, and system navigation activities that may include tabling, promotional work, neighborhood canvassing and workshops (both in person and virtual), resource information and referral, and follow up. The duties listed here are typical examples of the work performed; not all duties assigned are included, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty.

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 settings.
• Understanding of mental health principles and ability to design engaging workshops for children and families.
• 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 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 both English and 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.
• Must be able to move about in multiple indoor and outdoor work environments, up to 75% of the time.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% 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

• No minimum educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure potential sites and groups to provide information about the assigned 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.
• Conduct outreach and education activities to inform community members about the assigned project, and refer them to program resources and services as needed.
• Conduct outreach and implementation of training and/or support groups.
• Speak to groups in person and through a virtual platform, such as Zoom.
• Engage with children and families through wellness workshops aimed at emotional and social development.
• Lead mental health workshops for parents and caregivers to strengthen parenting skills and promote resilience.
• Provide system navigation support to community members as well as providing referrals for relevant resources.
• Connect families with community resources related to behavioral and mental health services.
• Proactively engage with community members through timely and necessary follow-up.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed