COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER/PROMOTORE I/II (Adolescent Family Life Program)

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System - Public Health is currently recruiting for a Community Health Worker/Promotore I/II position.

The main address for this position will be Rubidoux Public Health Office-5256 Mission Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509, but employees may be asked to conduct fieldwork and/or home/clinic/hospital visitations throughout the County of Riverside.

This position requires a candidate willing to work a part time schedule of 20 hours or less depending on the assignment, evenings and weekends may be required.

Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 90 days

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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Build rapport with clients and gather, share, and assess accurate information to identify efficient and effective opportunities for intervention utilizing strategies that reflect the client's values, attitudes, and beliefs.

• Provide health education, instruction, and information in a manner that clients can easily understand and address barriers to physical and mental health services.

• Assist clients in navigating the healthcare system and public health programs by phone and in person to help clients successfully participate in their medical and/or behavioral care.

• Engage with community members to raise awareness about violence prevention strategies.

• Build trusting relationships with individuals and families affected by ...