Community Health Worker

Position Title:

SEAHEC Community Health Worker Location:

Graham or Greenlee County, AZ. Occasional travel to Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima & Santa Cruz Counties.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

- Program Manager Frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The community health worker is also a key part in the dissemination of health education and resources to the community.

Responsibilities/duties:

• Community Health Workers ( promotores de salud ) will work and travel in Southeast border region communities to address health education following Community Health Worker core competencies: o

Health Education, Facilitation & Outreach:

Provide culturally appropriate health education to the community. Through in person interactions, materials (in print and virtual) and follow up phone calls. o

Service Coordination:

Works closely with CHW Supervisor and Program Manager. o

Communication:

Communicate with community, CHW supervisor, Program Manager and others as needed.

o Relationship building:

Become a trusted member of the community, interacting comfortably with community members and others on the team. o Cultural Mediation o Coaching & social support o Community capacity building o Direct service: education AND referral to resources

CORE SEAHEC JOB FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Support other SEAHEC projects and initiatives.
• Represent SEAHEC at meetings, events, schools and organizations.
• Participate and/or coordinate existing community health coalitions/activities.
• Work consistently toward SEAHEC mission, contributing to program and policy development.
• Collaborate with community agencies to provide health education, workshops and trainings.
• Collaborate in production of SEAHEC quarterly and annual reports including compilation of statistical and narrative program information under guidance of Executive Director.
• Other tasks as required by Executive Director.

REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS

Report to Program Manager on a weekly basis to review progress, discuss challenges, and receive guidance on tasks. Maintain an activity log documenting daily tasks, interactions, and outcomes. This log should be submitted to the Program Manager on a weekly basis for review. Ensure timely communication with the Program Manager and other team members via email, phone, or virtual platforms as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

:

• Able to lift 20lbs-30lbs
• Strong communication skills
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Experience working with community members
• Bilingual English/Spanish oral and written proficiency
• Member of community or surrounding areas or knowledgeable of area
• Reliable transportation and willing to travel to border communities in Mexico as needed
• Experience in working with rural, border and/or other underserved communities.

Pay:

$42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Bilingual:

1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Outlook:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Safford, AZ 85546 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Safford, AZ 85546: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Safford, AZ 85546