Community Health Worker/Promotore II ( Bilingual: Spanish)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside is seeking a Bilingual Community Health Worker/Promotore II to join our team in the Jurupa Valley area.

In this vital role, you will connect with community members to help them access essential health services and resources, including assistance with health program applications.

Your responsibilities will include conducting outreach and interviews to assess community needs while providing tailored support to individuals and families, particularly in underserved populations.

Competitive candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of health programs.

Experience in community outreach or high volume case management is preferred.

You will serve as a critical link between the public and health/social services, working alongside an interdisciplinary team to promote health and well-being.

This position requires the ability to document client interactions and track follow-up actions effectively.

If you are committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to enhance public health access for all.

Bilingual (Spanish) required - read, write, speak

This is a bilingual required recruitment.

All qualified applicants will be required to take an unproctored Spanish assessment exam.

Completion of a Department of Health Care Access and Information approved CHW/Promotore training program and possession of a CHW/P/R certificate is required within 12 months of hire.

Meet the Team!

First 5 Riverside, the Riverside County Children & Families Commission , is primarily funded by tobacco taxes generated by Proposition 10, which passed in November 1998 to help make sure that all of our youngest Californians, from prenatal through 5 years old, get the best possible start in life.

First 5 Riverside also receives state and federal funding to support community programs and initiatives to meet the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan.

First 5 Riverside County invests in partnerships that promote, support and enhance the health and early development of children, prenatal through age 5, their families and communities.

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.

• Connect program participants to community resources necessary to achieve healthy outcomes; a...