Community Health Worker - Spanish KSA - Float

multco; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department in Portland's Metro area seeks a bilingual Community Health Worker - Spanish KSA to support clients with social needs and promote health equity. The role covers multiple clinics and requires flexibility with site assignments.

Responsibilities include direct client services, care coordination, health education, and outreach. You will document in Epic, connect clients to community resources, and support health promotion activities in the community and clinic

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Care coordination experience preferred.
• Health education and community outreach skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct client support in response to referrals and care coordination within the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
• Conduct outreach and home visits to assess needs and address barriers to care.
• Provide health education and coordinate resources across clinical and community settings.
• Document care activities in Epic and maintain timely records.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Care coordination

Health education

Job description

Pay Range: $28.45 - $34.99 Hourly

Department: Health Department

Job Type: Regular Represented

Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 19, 2026

The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS!

At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

The Community Health Worker - Spanish KSA is responsible for supporting clients around their social needs to promote individual and community health. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for responding to referrals, outreach, deliveries, health education, community engagement and health promotion both in the community and the clinical setting. This position requires bilingual Spanish/English language skills, and will cover 7 primary care clinics within the Portland Metro area. Additionally, the individual must have flexibility with their site assignments, as the employee may be asked to change clinic location with short notice.

As the Community Health Specialist 2 , your job duties will include:

Direct Client Services and Documentation

Provides direct client support in response to provider referrals under the Patient-Centered Medical Home model. Coordinates care for clients navigating complex health and social service systems. Delivers individual and family support, advocacy and accompaniment to specialty appointments as needed.

Connects clients to community and social support resources such as public benefits, school-based services, and aging and disability programs. Conducts outreach and home visits to assess needs, address barriers to care, support provider interventions, and promote health in the home environment.

Completes required documentation, paperwork, and care coordination activities in Epic, client's electronic health record.

Communicates with clients and the public in Spanish and English, or with the support of an interpreter for other languages.

Health Education/Promotion

Collaborates in the planning and delivery of interactive health education classes and presentations for diverse populations. Provides culturally appropriate, department-approved health education in individual, family, and group settings, primarily through in-person programming such as walking groups, grocery store tours, cooking classes, and etc/, with limited use of virtual formats when appropriate.

Support clients in setting achievable health goals and building skills to understand and apply healthy information. Participates in the development of or referral to programs that promote client engagement and address social determinants of health, including initiatives such as nutrition education, physical activity programs, and community-based wellness resources.

Outreach and Community Engagement

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the medical care team members. Participates in regular team meetings, case conferences, and collaborative care planning to support coordinated, client-centered services. Communicates appropriately regarding shared clients and ensures timely, accurate documentation is completed in the electronic medical record.

Builds and sustains partnerships with community members and community-based organizations that serve the clinic’s client population. Represents the needs and perspective of diverse communities, including culturally and linguistically specific populations, to strengthen collaboration, improve access to services, and enhance continuity of care.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills:

Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an