Workshop Facilitator

careerportaln-vistacommunityclinic; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) seeks a Workshop Facilitator for the New Connections program to help justice-involved community members rebuild life skills through stress and emotion management curricula.

You will provide group education, implement curricula with fidelity, and lead outreach to recruit participants while building community partnerships and maintaining participant relations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English required or strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred for advancement.
• Minimum of four years of experience in community education.
• Valid California driver's license with reliable transportation between sites.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide group education and skill-building activities to program participants and community members.
• Implement identified evidence-based curricula with fidelity.
• Schedule, plan, promote and run workshops and activities.
• Lead outreach/in-reach to recruit participants within VCC and the community.
• Build and sustain partnerships to advance program activities.
• Collaborate with program staff to assist enrolled participants and maintain contact.
• Maintaining a calendar of educational sessions and documenting reports.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Public speaking

Written communication

Group facilitation

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Data entry

Internet basics

Job description

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state‑of‑the‑art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non‑profit, multi‑specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

Benefits

For eligible employees, benefits include:

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Join our New Connections team as a Workshop Facilitator and make a meaningful impact by helping justice involved community members rebuild themselves and improve their life skills. In this role, you’ll help strengthen community members by promoting stress & emotion management through the delivery of evidence‑based curriculum.

Job Summary

• Provide group education and skill‑building activities to program participants and community members.
• Implement identified evidence‑based curriculum(s) and education models with fidelity
• Schedule, plan, promote and implement workshops and other required activities
• Lead outreach/in‑reach activities within VCC and the community to recruit program participants
• Sustain and/or build community partnerships to advance program activities
• Work collaboratively with program staff to assist enrolled program participants
• Maintain ongoing contact with program participants to build trusting relationships
• Demonstrate familiarity with VCC programs and services
• Develop and maintain a calendar of educational sessions
• Follow program protocols and complete program documents and reports
• Participate in internal and other program meetings as scheduled
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in‑service meetings and workshops
• Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization
• Perform other duties as directed

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of four years of experience in community education
• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation to travel between sites for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or associates degree with minimum two years of experience in community education

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to present information accurately and effectively both orally and in writing to individuals and groups
• Good verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, providers and other staff
• Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
• Basic computer knowledge, Internet use, MS Office and Excel, data entry
• Work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to track and manage time effectively
• Ability to plan and facilitate internal and community meetings
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction

Pay Rate

• $22.50 - $24.00 Depending On Experience