Community Health Worker

Duties:

· Reports to Project Coordinator

· Develops one on one asthma and air quality health presentations to program participants

· Conducts Home Visits

· Interviews clients

· Collects data pertinent to project activities

· Makes referrals to community resources

· Compiles reports

· Conducts phone interviews with program participants

· Distributes health information to program participants

· Attends team meetings

· Attends staff development training

· Acts as a resource for program participants.

· Is able to interpret Asthma Action Plans

· Must provide Spanish language services as needed

90 day probation period at 30 hrs/week.

Responsibilities:

· Ensures confidentiality and protection of privacy

· Follows personal safety protocols at all times

· Submits reports in a timely fashion

· Collects data accurately

· Conveys effective communication and courtesy at all times

· Actively participates in on-going project activities

· Respects patient-provider privilege

· Observes ethical standards at all time

· Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

· Excellent organizational skills

· Ability to exercise good judgment

· Ability to manage multiple tasks

· Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team

· Ability to relate to persons of diverse backgrounds and functioning levels

Work Hours: Full-time, Not to exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri.

Occasional evenings and weekends, the schedule may vary between outreach and other activities.

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with community members and other partners.

• Strong interpersonal skills to meet with the community to establish trust and confidence and become familiar with its character, needs, leaders and their interests.

• Bilingual; Spanish Proficient

• Familiarity with Google Apps (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Drive)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (preferred)

• California Driver’s License

• Personal Vehicle with Valid Insurance Certificate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

• One (1) year experience working with community/family health

• Knowledge of Asthma-related problems is helpful

• Knowledge of available community resources a plus

• Occasional travel required

• Knowledge of Air Quality Issues

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person