Bilingual Community Health Worker

Latino Community Development Agency; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Latino Community Development Agency in Oklahoma City seeks a Bilingual Community Health Worker to support immunizations outreach under the Oklahoma Immunization Action Plan. You will educate families, coordinate clinics with the Oklahoma Caring Van, review records for needed vaccines, and provide reminders by phone.

The role includes reception duties, data entry support, referrals to community services, and serving as a key liaison with partners.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in social service-related discipline or other relevant education.
• Experience: Experience working in a health setting and/or knowledge of health & vaccinations.
• Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish required; excellent communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outreach activities to educate and motivate new mothers to have their children immunized against vaccine preventable diseases.
• Use grassroots marketing & social media to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines and to promote program activities.
• Coordinate and promote Immunization clinics in collaboration with the Oklahoma Caring Van.
• Review client immunization records to determine what shots are needed & provide immunization reminders.
• Contact clients by phone to advise of delinquent immunizations.
• Provide support for data entry, answering telephones, directing calls, mailing cards and letters, copying and faxing documents and serve as a receptionist and assist clients appropriately.
• Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication

Marketing and Social Media

Independent worker

Data entry

Education

Associate degree in social service-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73109

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

The Bilingual Community Health Worker supports the LCDA Immunizations Outreach program and the Oklahoma Immunization Action Plan in the Latino community.

Essential Job Duties

• Participate in outreach activities to educate and motivate new mothers to have their children immunized against vaccine preventable diseases.
• Use grassroots marketing & social media to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines and to promote program activities.
• Coordinate and promote Immunization clinics in collaboration with the Oklahoma Caring Van.
• Review client immunization records to determine what shots are needed & provide immunization reminders.
• Contact clients by phone to advise of delinquent immunizations.
• Provide support for data entry, answering telephones, directing calls, mailing cards and letters, copying and faxing documents and serve as a receptionist and assist clients appropriately.
• Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.

Competency Statements

• Promotes immunization awareness through community outreach, education, and engagement initiatives targeting families and caregivers.
• Coordinates immunization services and follow-up efforts to improve vaccine compliance and access to preventive healthcare resources.
• Maintains accurate client records, monitors immunization status, and provides timely reminders and follow-up communications.
• Delivers professional administrative and client support services, including referrals, reception duties, and coordination with community partners.

Qualifications

This is a full‑time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with business needs.

Required Minimum Job Qualifications, Experience, Education and Training

• Education: Associate degree in social service‑related discipline or other relevant education.
• Experience: Experience working in a health setting and/or knowledge of health & vaccinations.
• Skills:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Marketing and Social Media experience.
• Self‑started, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail‑oriented, solid word processing and data entry skills.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to accomplish all duties with little to no assistance.