COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER/PROMOTORE I/II

Full Job Description

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Riverside University Health System – Public Health is seeking Community Health Worker I/II candidates to support the Cardiovascular Health Innovations (CVHI) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs.

The CVHI and WIC programs provide essential services that support the health and well-being of Riverside County residents by connecting individuals and families to health education, resources, and community services.

The CVHI program focuses on supporting adults 18–65 and older diagnosed with hypertension or high blood cholesterol in Riverside County communities. The WIC program serves pregnant and postpartum women and children ages 0–5, offering nutrition education and family wellness support.

Two positions are available: one supporting the CVHI program located in Hemet and one supporting the WIC program located in Banning.

Schedule: 9/80 or 5/40. Positions may require one evening shift per month (until 7:00 PM) and one Saturday clinic shift on a rotating basis.

Hourly Salary Range:
• Community Health Worker I: $19.63–$26.16
• Community Health Worker II: $20.71–$27.60

Application Information
• Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
• Recruitment may close once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System – Public Health is one of California’s largest and most dynamic public health departments, with dedicated professionals working to keep our communities safe and healthy. From disease prevention and health education to nutrition, emergency response, and community outreach, our team’s impact reaches every corner of Riverside County.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health and well-being, consider joining our team at RUHS-Public Health. Together, we can work towards a healthier future for Riverside County.

For more information on RUHS–Public Health, please visit www.ruhealth.org/ruhs-public-health

Requirements

• Build rapport with clients and gather, share, and assess accurate information to identify efficient and effective opportunities for intervention utilizing strategies that reflect the client’s values, attitudes, and beliefs.

• Provide health education, instruction, and information in a manner that clients can easily understand and address barriers to physical and mental health services.

• Assist clients in navigating the healthcare system and public health programs by phone and in person to help clients successfully participate in their medical and/or behavioral care.

• Connect program participants to community resources necessary to achieve healthy outcomes; address healthcare barriers and identify and address health-related social needs; make closed-loop referrals to local human service systems to support clients address their needs including but not limited to housing, food, personal safety, transportation, childcare, energy assistance, income assistance, and education.

• Provide care management services for clients at highest risk of poor health outcomes by helping them access clinical and community services necessary to implement the client’s care plan.

• Provide transitional care services (TCS) for clients transferring from one setting or level of care to another and maintain close contact with clients and caretakers both in-person and on the phone.

• Support clients’ engagement with their primary care physician (PCP); identify and connect clients to services that address Social Determinates of Health (SDOH) needs; promote wellness and prevention, help members manage their chronic diseases, and support efforts to improve maternal and child health.

• Participate in all team collaborations and continuous quality improvement initiatives and projects.

• Ensure documentation in electronic health records (and other tracking and monitoring systems) are accurate, useful and in compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Community Health Worker/Promotore I
Education:
Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.

Experience:
Any combination of lived experience working with diverse populations in the community (e.g., women with infants and young children, homelessness, substance abuse, persons involved in the justice system, AIDS/HIV patients, older adults, and underserved populations) which provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this includes one year of experience providing first-hand knowledge of the problems, needs, attitudes, and behavior patterns of the community as they relate to public health.

Other Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Completion of a Department of Health Care Access and Information–approved CHW/Promotore training program and possession of a CHW/P/R certificate is required within 12 months of hire.

Spanish bilingual level 2 may be required

Community Health Worker/Promotore II
Education:
Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.

Experience:
One year of experience as a Community Health Worker/Promotore I or equivalent non-County classification.

OR

Two years of lived experience equivalent to that of a Community Health Worker/Promotore I working with diverse populations in the community (e.g., women with infants and young children, homelessness, substance abuse, persons involved in the justice system, AIDS/HIV patients, older adults, and underserved populations) which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities herein.

Other Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Completion of a Department of Health Care Access and Information–approved CHW/Promotore training program is required.

Must possess and maintain a CHW/P/R certificate. Some positions may require additional specialized certification.

Spanish bilingual level 2 may be required.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to load and unload items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to current County of Riverside employees only.

Application Status: To confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on “Applications & Status.”

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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Edgar Manzo at (951) 555 0951 or EMCardenas@rivco.org.
Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries