Bilingual Community Health Worker

Position : Bilingual Community Health Worker

Reports to : Community Wellness Director

Salary : $50,000 / yr

About Pacific Refugee Support Group

Pacific Refugee Support Group provides refugees and asylum seekers newly arriving in the Pacific Northwest the social capital necessary to transition into a successful life in the U.S. through our 5 focus areas Community Aid, Community Education, Community Legal Services, and Community Wellness. Each of these areas is strengthened by the volunteer and partner organizations fostered through our focus on Community Connections.

Community Connections - Perhaps the most essential support PRSG provides is connecting the newest members of our community to more established individuals – not only our own staff but volunteers and members of other organizations.

Community Legal Services - Our newest pillar! - The Community Legal Clinic (CLC) assists in bridging the fundamental gaps in Oregon’s immigration legal landscape by providing low-barrier legal support to migrants through Oregon’s burgeoning Universal Representation program.

Community Wellness - Supports the physical, mental, and emotional health of our community members. They provide healthcare navigation, hold workshops to teach community essential health skills and knowledge, and are the first point of contact for many of our community members.

Community Education - Offers support to the refugee community to increase access to each individual’s unique education and career goals, with a primary focus on youth advocacy and education, English language skills, digital literacy, and professional certification.

Community Aid - Focuses on direct assistance to the most vulnerable members of the refugee community through providing emergency financial funds, monthly goods donation bags, and economic mobility opportunities.

Pacific Refugee Support Group’s Mission and Vision

Mission - To re-empower refugees and asylum seekers through social support and education. We help our community members navigate a path to a successful life in the US.

Vision - A community where refugees and asylum seekers feel they belong – a place where they are safe, prosperous, and able to pursue happiness.

Job Opportunity

Seeking a full-time Community Health Worker with experience working in marginalized communities, competency with trauma-informed care and a passion for refugees and asylum seekers. Reporting to the Community Wellness Director, the Community Health Worker will serve as a coordinator and advocate for health and social services for community members. They will help families access support and smooth the way to better care and outcomes through regular communication and consistent meetings with community members and their assigned healthcare providers in person and via phone.

Essential Functions

• Promote the health and well-being of community members by providing opportunities to increase health literacy, coordinating health care and organizing wellness groups
• Develop plans of care (POC) that includes clearly defined and appropriate referrals and access to medical assistance or insurance to sufficiently address the health needs of the community member
• Use evidence-based interventions or methods that are promising practices to provide support in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner and conduct pre- and post-assessments to gauge the value of the activity
• Use established criteria to identify and prioritize those in need of receiving healthcare services
• Identify goals based on the individual’s need and then develop customized activities catered toward the specific needs of the individual then track progress and outcomes towards identified goals
• Work collaboratively with staff in other PRSG programs to ensure holistic support is offered and provided to community members
• Provide OHP navigation to eligible community members and work with care coordinators to connect community members to healthcare support services

Requirements

Preferred Competencies and Skills

Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried non-exempt position. Benefits include : 160 hours of PTO / yr, 18 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a 401K option with up to 5% employer match (100% at 3 and 50% at remaining 2) and a 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits plan. Employment includes a Professional Development budget for learning opportunities and membership in professional organizations / associations. PRSG issues a cell phone and laptop to each employee. Mileage will be reimbursed at the federal GSA rate. PRSG believes in investing in staff as an integral part of our mission, and team members work collaboratively to build a culture of respect, mutual assistance, and understanding.

Work Environment

The work will primarily be performed in the field, with occasional work at PRSG’s office, remote work from home, and at the homes of clients and in the community as needed. There may be times where in-person office meetings are required.

If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact PRSG’s Deputy Director, Angela Swan, at angela@pdxrsg.org

Pacific Refugee Support group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are dedicated to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $50,000