Community Health Worker/ Promotore l/ll-Bilingual

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Community Health Worker/Promotore to join their team in Riverside County. This vital role involves connecting with community members to improve health outcomes by offering essential services and resources. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of health programs. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to promote health and well-being, making a significant impact in underserved populations. If you are passionate about enhancing public health access, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach or high-volume case management preferred.
• Ability to document client interactions and track follow-up actions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and interviews to assess community needs.
• Connect with community members to help them access essential health services.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Communication Skills

Community Outreach

Case Management

Education

Community Health Worker Certification

Job description

The County of Riverside is seeking a Bilingual Community Health Worker/Promotore to join our team. We are currently recruiting for multiple Community Health Worker/Promotore I and II positions to support our Family Resources located throughout Riverside County. Incumbents will be responsible for driving throughout Riverside County to attend various event fairs, representing and offering programs across the region. 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. Certain assignments may require evening and weekend availability.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Community Health Worker/Promotore II: Possession of a valid Community Health Worker Certification at the time of offer. We strongly encourage qualified candidates with this certification to apply.

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.

About First 5 Riverside: First 5 Riverside, the Riverside County Children & Families Commission, is primarily funded by tobacco taxes generated by Proposition 10. It aims to ensure that all our youngest Californians, from prenatal through 5 years old, get the best possible start in life. The organization also receives state and federal funding to support community programs and initiatives aligned with its Strategic Plan. First 5 Riverside invests in partnerships that promote and support the health and early development of children, their families, and communities.