Traditional Health Worker

Overview

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more o.org.

POSITION: Traditional Health Worker

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE: Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS: One of IRCO’s offices;
Hybrid Schedule

IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97220
Africa House, 709 NE 102nd Ave Portland OR 97220
Greater Middle East Center, 4915 SW Griffith Dr. Suite 216 Beaverton, OR 97005
Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center, 8040 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97213
Slavic & Eastern European Center, 555 SE 99th Ave Suite 101 Portland, OR 97216

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE;
Full-Time with Benefits;
Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (2)

APPLY AT: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Refugee Health Promotion, Community Health Worker

SECTOR: Community Health & Wellness Services

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and at least one relevant language for the communities of Africa, Greater Middle East, Pacific Islander, Asian or Slavic/Eastern European required (preference for: Arabic, Somali, Tigrinya, or Spanish)
• Must be able to pass an extensive Background Check
• Certification as a Community Health Worker or Peer Support Specialist in the State of Oregon (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto-insurance and have full use of automobile during work hours (preferred)

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The Community Health and Wellness sector provides services that support the physical, behavioral, and emotional health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Our staff are certified Traditional Health Workers (such as Community Health Workers (CHW), Peer Support Specialists (PSS) and Doulas) who offer direct services such as healthcare and systems navigation, health insurance enrollment, physical and emotional health support, adjustment support, mental health resource navigation, and client-directed case management.

We also engage in community outreach and physical and emotional health education via community workshops, psycho-education support groups, and by hosting monthly health clinics that provide dental services, health services, and community resource information.

The Traditional Health Worker (THW) position is a frontline public health worker who has a close understanding of history with the community served. This position provides services to address community health needs, including health systems navigation, resource referral, addressing social determinants of health, health education, and care coordination in one-on-one and group settings. This position will be responsible for the outreach, planning, implementation and facilitation of health education workshops for communities and for creating a welcoming environment for clients and community.

This position works directly with clients, their families, community partners and health care providers to support communities in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas County. Reporting to IRCO’s Wellness Coordinator, this position will be based in one of IRCO’s offices to provide services.

• Conduct in-depth eligibility screenings with clients and complete all intake paperwork
• Provide a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach in service planning with clients
• Assist and support care coordination, health systems navigation and resource referral and connection
• Provide individualized support that helps clients set and meet health-related goals that can result in improved health and wellbeing
• Plan curriculum and logistics for health education workshops or…