CHW Organizer Valley Onward Merced, CA Job Details Part-time $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Qualifications Spanish Google Workspace Flexible scheduling Confidential information handling Working with immigrant populations Google Forms English High school diploma or GED Organizational skills Productivity software Community advocacy Community Health Worker (CHW) certification Experience working with individuals with language barriers Stakeholder relationship building Mobile devices Full Job Description About Valley Onward Valley Onward is a community-rooted nonprofit organization that cultivates residents into leaders and advances equitable health, racial justice, and economic opportunity. We partner with trusted community messengers to reach rural, immigrant, low-income, Spanish-speaking, and agricultural worker communities throughout Merced County and the Central Valley. Position Summary The Community Health Worker (CHW) Organizer serves as a trusted bridge between Valley Onward and workers who may face language, geographic, economic, or other barriers to workplace information and services. Through bilingual, culturally responsive outreach, the CHW Organizer will educate workers about workplace rights and labor protections, listen to worker concerns, provide direct navigation and referrals, conduct follow-up, and help cultivate worker leadership. This role is designed for someone who is deeply connected to the community and believes in meeting workers where they are. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct bilingual outreach through community events, presentations, workshops, phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, worker gatherings, and visits to workplaces or other trusted locations.
• Share accurate, accessible information about workplace rights and protections, including wage-and-hour standards, health and safety, retaliation, workers' compensation, and other CWOP priority topics using approved materials and training.
• Listen to workers' concerns in a respectful, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental manner while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Help workers identify potential workplace concerns, gather and organize relevant information, understand available options, and connect with the appropriate Valley Onward staff, legal service provider, government agency, or community resource; do not provide legal advice.
• Provide timely follow-up to workers and document outreach contacts, education, referrals, outcomes, and emerging community needs accurately and confidentially.
• Recruit and support workers interested in developing their leadership, participating in trainings, educating peers, or becoming trusted messengers in their communities.
• Assist with quarterly worker-leader trainings and participatory activities related to identifying possible violations, documenting evidence, and navigating referral or complaint pathways.
• Meet individual and team outreach goals and communicate barriers, worker trends, urgent concerns, and resource needs to the Lead CHW Organizer or program supervisor.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with workers, families, community organizations, public agencies, service providers, and other partners.
• Participate in required staff meetings, coaching, CWOP trainings, orientations, and program reporting activities.
• Follow organizational policies, safety procedures, confidentiality requirements, mandated reporting obligations when applicable, and grant requirements.
• Perform other related duties that support the program and Valley Onward's mission. Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and relevant community-based experience.
• Demonstrated connection to or experience working with rural, immigrant, Spanish-speaking, low-income, agricultural worker, or other underserved communities.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, public-speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish; bilingual fluency is preferred.
• Ability to protect confidential information, maintain accurate records, and use good judgment when supporting workers.
• Basic proficiency with email, Google Workspace, online forms, and mobile devices, with willingness to learn additional reporting systems.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to community sites and worksites within the assigned service area; mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with organizational policy.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend outreach, trainings, and community events. Preferred Qualifications
• Community Health Worker/Promotor(a) certification or relevant training.
• Experience in community outreach, organizing, peer education, worker advocacy, case navigation, or customer-facing community service.
• Knowledge of California workplace rights, labor agencies, referral networks, or the experiences of agricultural and other low-wage workers.
• Experience facilitating small groups, conducting presentations, or using popular education methods. Work Environment and Physical Requirements
• Hybrid and field-based position involving office or remote administrative work, community events, presentations, door-to-door outreach, and visits to worker-centered locations.
• Regular local travel and work outside standard business hours may be required based on community needs and scheduled activities.
• Ability to remain stationary or mobile for extended outreach periods and to lift and carry outreach materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Grant-Funded Position This position is supported by grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon available funding, satisfactory performance, ongoing program needs, and compliance with Valley Onward policies. Nothing in this description creates a guarantee of employment for any specific period. Equal Opportunity Valley Onward is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. How to Apply Submit a resume and brief statement of interest to with a subject line: Last name

CWOP CHW

Organizer. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Merced, CA 95344