Rogue Valley Chapter: Promotor/a de Salud (Community Health Worker)

Duration: Full Time, Ongoing

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 per year depending on experience; generous and progressive benefits including medical and dental care 100% of premiums paid by Unite Oregon, paid wellness leave, vacation, flex time, and personal days off; technology reimbursement; 4 hours personal time off/week, $300 annual FSA contribution, 2.5% 401K contribution after 6 months.

About Unite Oregon: Unite Oregon is a 501(c)(3) grassroots community organization with four chapters in Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County and the Rogue Valley. We believe that all people can become leaders and agents of change in the areas of racial justice, immigrant and refugee rights, affordable housing, and living wages. Unite Oregon is building a unified intercultural movement for justice in our state.

Note to Candidates:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. Unite Oregon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.

Summary:

Unite Oregon, Rogue Valley Chapter, is seeking a Promotor/a de Salud (Community Health Worker) to implement our Promotor/a Program in the Rogue Valley. The Promotor/a de Salud (Community Health Worker) works to implement Unite Oregon’s Promotor/a Program to improve working conditions and raise awareness of workers' rights and the factors that lead to occupational injuries and illnesses among forest workers as well as to assist forest workers and their family members in addressing health and related issues affecting their quality of life.

This includes working collaboratively with the Regional Director, the Promotor/a Program Coordinator, and other staff, project partners, and volunteers on identifying topics forest workers and their family members consider priorities; developing culturally and linguistically sensitive educational materials on these topics; developing appropriate outreach and teaching methods; and conducting outreach and education among forest workers and their family members. From time to time, the position may also require gathering data on working conditions by conducting field interviews with forest workers, administering questionnaires or using other data gathering methods. The employee will be expected to maintain professional relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and health clinics for the purpose of referring workers to them when appropriate.

Please Note:

This position is funded for one year and is dependent on continued funding through an obligated three-year federal grant.

Job Duties:

Community Outreach & Education (40%)

• Conduct outreach to forest workers and their communities to raise awareness of the program and its benefits.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions on occupational health, workers’ rights, disaster preparedness, and accessing support services.
• Attend and support community events, including tabling and resource fairs.

Program Support & Collaboration (30%)

• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Work closely with the Promotor/a Program Coordinator, Executive Director, project partners, and volunteers.
• Gather community input on priority issues and topics for educational programming.
• Assist with developing culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials and training.
• Assist in recruiting workers to participate in meetings and workshops.

Referral & Resource Navigation (15%)

• Build and maintain professional relationships with local community organizations, health clinics, and advocacy groups.
• Refer workers to appropriate services and resources as needed.

Data Collection & Documentation (15%)

• Conduct interviews, administer surveys, and gather data related to working conditions and community health.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of worker interactions and program activities.
• Translate materials between English and Spanish as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in community organizing, particularly with low-income or low-literacy populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be a Rogue Valley Resident or have strong ties in the region.
• Ability to work remotely, and to travel to meetings and events across the state.
• Must provide their own transportation.
• Willing to take Community Health Worker training and other training as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual and bicultural, with fluency in English and Spanish.
• Lived experience as part of the Latino/Hispanic community.
• Three or more years of grassroots community organizing experience.
• Background in social justice work and experience engaging with diverse communities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, email, video conferencing, and collaborative tools.
• Familiarity with agriculture, forestry, and fire management issues in the western United States.

All interested candidates, please email resume and cover letter to recrutiment@uniteoregon.org

Applications will be considered as they are submitted; applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Unite Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal access in a non-discriminatory manner to its programs and services for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, political affiliation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any real or perceived sensory, mental, or physical disability.