Health Education Class Facilitator- Part Time

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Part Time Health Education Class Facilitator for Kennewick, WA to recruit, provide, and facilitate Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) classes for community members.

The role requires engaging participants with cultural sensitivity, collecting class data, and coordinating with the Program Coordinator II to meet CDSMP requirements. Evening/weekend work may be required; bilingual English/Spanish is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months’ experience as a volunteer, Promotor, health educator, or community resource information provider.
• Ability to complete CDSMP leader training (Tomando Control de su Salud or CDSMP).
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of Zoom video platform.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates CDSMP classes per curriculum outline and methods.
• Recruits participants for the classes.
• Engages participants with cultural awareness to create a welcoming environment.
• Collects and submits participant data weekly to the Program Coordinator II.
• Learns from feedback and adjusts presentation delivery accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

Zoom

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

Health Education Class FacilitatorKennewick, WA

Join our team as a Part Time Health Education Class Facilitatorat Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!

The Health Education Class Facilitator will recruit, provide, and facilitate Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) classes for community members in assigned geographic areas.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

$22.89/hour

Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

What You'll Do

• Facilitates the chronic disease self-management classes per the curriculum outline and established methods
• Recruits participants for the classes
• Actively engages participants in the classes utilizing knowledge of cultural differences to provide an environment where people feel comfortable to share and ask questions.
• Collects and completes participant data obtained from classes and submits weekly records to the Program Coordinator II
• Receives feedback from the Service Care Coordinator regarding CDSMP program requirements and modifies presentation delivery accordingly
• Consults with and provides feedback to Service Care Coordinator and Program Coordinator II regarding the classes and participant feedback
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months’ experience as a volunteer, Promotor, health educator, or a community resource information provider
• Ability to successfully complete Tomando Control de su Salud or CDSMP leader training
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge and experience with ZOOM video communications platform
• Six months’ experience facilitating an educational class and/or leading group discussions preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively exchange, convey and receive information
• Public speaking skills to effectively present information in a public setting
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to different perspectives and consistently respects individual capabilities, culture, and or personalities
• This position requires the ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required/preferred at a level 10
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!