Community Health Worker, Bilingual in Spanish

TheCommunity Health Workersupports theoperational and administrative functions of a multi-year programdesigned to shrink health disparities in the San Gabriel Valley.

This is a grant funded position with a one-year contract, with the possibility of extending until August 2026.

Responsibilities:

Conduct outreach in the San Gabriel Valley

Support planning and coordination of aprogram activities and operations

Navigate community resources and share them with community members in need

Lead community listening sessions and share public health information on topics such as COVID-19

Coordinate and maintain applicable program schedules and agendas, which may include tracking deadlines, deliverables, communication with management and/or stakeholders

Help deliver general welfare interventions to the communities across Los Angeles County, with emphasis on the San Gabriel Valley

Use software apps and tools to collect and reportrelevant data tracking community healthmetrics.

Other duties as assigned by the Program and Area Managers

Scope and Travel:

Extensive travel by foot and by car within the San Gabriel Valley (Cities of Rosemead, El Monte, South El Monte, Altadena, Pasadena), as well as travel to and from CORE’s Los Angeles Headquarters (Chinatown)

Qualifications:

Preference for candidate with bachelor’s degree in public health or health sciences, or at least two year’s equivalent experience in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience in public health, healthcare settings, community outreach or related fields

Experience in community outreach, conducting surveys, collecting data, and reporting data

Experience working with community-based organizations, local government agencies, volunteer groups in LA County (preferred)

Knowledge of community resources in LA County

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS Office applications

Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Bilingual in English and Spanish required

Ability to walk 1-3 miles/day (reliable transportation required)

Knowledgeable of HIPAA

In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Additional Information

Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records checks, sex offender registries, employment, education verifications and child abuse registry check (if required by state regulations) are required post job offer and prior to employment.

Safeguarding

CORE is committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe and has a Zero Tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse. Every CORE employee, consultant and volunteer is bound by CORE’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. By applying for this position, an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s safeguarding, sexual misconduct, (child) sexual exploitation and abuse, or human trafficking policy.

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