Health Promoter (Promotora de Salud)
We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, Promotora de Salud that has a close understanding of the community we serve. The Promotora de Salud/Community Health Worker will provide direct support to our Health and Wellness Manager with recruiting program participants, facilitating health related workshops, community outreach, and coordinating food distributions. This is a great opportunity for individuals that enjoy connecting with community.
The Promotora de Salud responsibilities may include:
· Coordinate program events/workshops, participant recruitment, leading program activities and data collection.
· Helping people understand their health condition (s) and develop strategies to improve their health and wellbeing.
· Establish positive, supportive relationships with program participants and follow up with them as needed.
· Facilitate workshops, discussions, and activities around different health topics in English and Spanish.
· Inspire clients to become proactive and fully engaged in managing their health.
· Attend regular community events for community outreach and deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts.
· Attend required professional development opportunities.
· Coordinate Food Distributions one or two times a month.
· Assign volunteers positions during distributions.
· Support community partners with events/programs to promote food security.
· Ability to adopt a flexible schedule that requires after-hours and/or weekend commitments.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
· Bi-lingual in Spanish required.
· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
· Positive attitude and interest in assisting our community members/program participants.
· Valid Drivers License
· Ability to pass a background check
· Ability to work both independently and with other staff members.
· Ability to travel
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person