COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER/PROMOTORE I/II

Riverside University Health System - Public Health is currently recruiting for multiple Community Health Worker/Promotore I AND II positions in Riverside, CA. The main location for this position will be in Riverside but employees may be asked to conduct fieldwork and/or home/clinic/hospital visitations throughout the County of Riverside.  Depending on the assignment, evenings and weekends will be required. Candidates may be considered to underfill for a Community Health Worker/ Promotore I depending on qualifications.

Candidates with a Community Health Worker Certification are encouraged to apply.



Under general supervision, serves as a vital link between the public and health services within the County of Riverside to promote health among individuals, families, and groups including those who lack access to adequate care, the underserved, and at-risk populations; works as part of a designated interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality and continuous care is accessible to all program participants; performs other related duties as required.
 
The Community Health Worker/Promotore II is the journey level class in the Community Health Worker/Promotore series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents assist in the implementation of a wide array of activities, including Basic Population Health Management (BPHM) -  related interventions, such as wellness and prevention. Incumbents work as essential members of an interdisciplinary team to perform a wide range of duties associated with community-based, high-touch, person-centered services, provided primarily through in-person interactions. Incumbents will engage in delivering health care information and services to clients, which include intake services, referrals, health education and outreach, and provide assistance to clinical and other professional staff, within established guidelines and policies.
 
The Community Health Worker/Promotore II is distinguished from the Community Health Worker/Promotore I in that the latter is the entry level class requiring greater supervision in the performance of more routine tasks and is learning to perform the full range of educational and support duties.




Engage in the community and with organizations to promote health equity program goals and objectives.

Conduct community outreach activities and help develop program information materials for distribution to organizations, community groups, schools, and the public.

Represent the department at meetings with local, state, and federal program representatives.
 
Prepare a variety of reports, records, and correspondence with stakeholders.

Coordination with various public health programs and local, state, and federal government partners.

Track and report on events and meetings attended and outcomes.

Participate in all team collaborations and continuous quality improvement initiatives and projects.

Prepare quarterly reports and support work plan development.

Speak, read, and write in SpanishEducation: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.
 
Experience: One year of experience as a Community Health Worker/Promotore I or equivalent non-County classification. 
 
OR
 
Experience: Two years of lived experience, that is equivalent to that of a Community Health Worker/Promotore I working with diverse populations in the community (e.g., women with infants and young children, homelessness, substance abuse, persons involved in the justice system, AIDS/HIV patients, older adults, and underserved populations) which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities herein.

Knowledge of: Client populations, community resources, techniques for group and individual interviewing and counseling; basic recordkeeping principles and practices; and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
 
Ability to: Address the client population’s unique needs in a culturally sensitive manner; relate and communicate effectively with the community served; lean and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and of outside departments and agencies; maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of community agencies and organizations; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports. Questions:  For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
 Edgar Manzo at: emcardenas@rivco.org

Salary : $41,420 - $55,192