Bilingual Community Health Navigator — Remote/Field

FOOD For Lane County; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Job summary

Food for Lane County (FFLC) is hiring multiple Community Health Workers to support nutrition and health goals for Lane County residents. You will conduct screenings, provide referrals, and help eligible participants enroll in food assistance and related services, in English or Spanish.

This temporary 12-week role may be remote with periodic in-person activities at FFLC offices and sites around Eugene, OR, with some local travel.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Eugene and Lane County community resources.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Community Health Worker certification preferred or willingness to obtain it.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with UniteUs or case management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community members at events to provide resources and represent FFLC.
• Provide referrals, screenings, and navigation to eligible participants for nutrition and food assistance programs.
• Document service data accurately for billing and program tracking.
• Collaborate with team to meet program goals and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Community resources knowledge

Office software (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

CHW certification

Tools

UniteUs (Connect Oregon)

Job description

Food for Lane County (FFLC) is hiring multiple Community Health Workers to support nutrition and health goals for Lane County residents. You will conduct screenings, provide referrals, and help eligible participants enroll in food assistance and related services, in English or Spanish.

This temporary 12-week role may be remote with periodic in-person activities at FFLC offices and sites around Eugene, OR, with some local travel.