Promotora Comunitaria Level 1 (Community Health Worker) - Family, Friends, and Neighbors Caregiver P
4 days ago
Fresno
Job DescriptionSalary: $24 per hour Seeking a Spanish-speaking Promotora Comunitaria/Promotor Comunitario (Community Health Worker) to conduct outreach and educational activities that may include hosting support groups, workshops, promotional work, and referral activities utilizing the Family, Friends, and Neighbors curriculum for informal caregivers/childcare providers. FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Position Status: Regular, Part Time, Hourly (up to 20 hours per week) Wage Range: $24.00 per hour Effective Date: Ending on or before July 31, 2026 Location: The person in this position works part-time from different worksites and may work part-time from an approved, remote home office. Schedule: 20 hours per week. Variable work schedule including shifts on weekends and evenings. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Identify and secure potential sites and groups to conduct outreach and project activities in Fresno County. Facilitate FFN local support groups to provide time to practice new skills, discuss challenges, share lessons learned,and get feedback. Facilitate listening sessions with local Promotoras and FFNs in Fresno County to gather information from and inform about the training sessions and available resources. Participate in town halls, door-to-door canvassing, tabling events, phone banking, text messaging, and social mediacampaigns to connect with the community members, engage them with the educational materials,and identify gaps in existing resources. Proactively conduct outreach and educational activities to inform community members in culturally and linguisticallyrelevant ways. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and files on all outreach and education activities conducted. Education/Experience There is no minimum educational requirement. A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities A minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting outreach and providing community health education. Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse settings. Experience in providing outreach and awareness activities to adults. Experience with support groups, self-help groups, and the utilization of community resources. Skills Ability to collaborate closely and across all VyC departments with a wide range of staff, community members, partneragencies, and funders. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively link community resources to the specific needs of programparticipants. Understanding of the Promotora Model or other community leadership models and their 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 programobjectives. Language Skills Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to listen actively. Proficiency in leading and facilitating engaging discussions to raise awareness 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 Spanish is required. Computer Skills 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). Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid Drivers License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to carry outjob-related essential functions. Valid automobile liability insurance is required if driving. Work Environment This job operates in the field a majority of the time, traveling to community members locations within local neighborhoods, including door-to-door visits and meetings in public spaces like local libraries, clubhouse/rec rooms, community centers, partners offices, resource fairs, etc., and may work part of the time from an approved remote/home office and/or in a professional office environment. Regular exposure to the elements (cold, rain, wind, sun) while door knocking, tabling, or participating in othercommunity events is expected. The noise level in these various work environments is typically quiet to moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity & Non-Harassment Visin y Compromiso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.