BILINGUAL HEALTH EDUCATOR

Cumberland Valley Business Alliance; Keystone (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Health seeks a full-time Bilingual Health Educator to improve access to healthcare for migrant and seasonal workers. The role includes health screenings, education, risk-reduction counseling, and outreach in homes, farms, labor camps, and other community sites.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with regional staff to identify needs, provide referrals, and help workers access medical care and community resources. English/Spanish proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Community Health Worker training or related training is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health screenings, health education, risk-reduction counseling, and outreach services to migrant and seasonal farm workers.
• Deliver services in homes, farms, labor camps, and other outreach locations.
• Collaborate with the Regional Office Manager and Outreach Coordinator to identify healthcare and social service needs, provide referrals, and assist farm workers in accessing medical care and community resources.
• Promote health, wellness, and improved healthcare access for underserved populations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal communication

Health education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Community Health Worker training

Job description

At Keystone Health, we aspire for you to feel empowered and fulfilled as you work towards our shared mission of delivering heartfelt care. Earn a living where your heart truly belongs.

Keystone AWP Wyomissing is seeking a full-time Bilingual Health Educator to join our team. This position plays a vital role in improving access to healthcare services and health education for migrant and seasonal farm workers throughout the community.

Under the supervision of the Office Manager or Director of the Statewide Agricultural Worker Program, the Bilingual Health Educator is responsible for providing health screenings, health education, risk-reduction counseling, and outreach services to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including homes, farms, labor camps, and other community outreach locations.

The Bilingual Health Educator collaborates with the Regional Office Manager and Outreach Coordinator to identify healthcare and social service needs, provide referrals, and assist farm workers in accessing medical care and community resources. This position is dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and improved healthcare access for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience required.
• Community Health Worker training or related training is highly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak both English and Spanish proficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations.

Keystone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer