Community Health Worker/Educator Job at Grameen America Inc., Los Angeles, CA

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  • Grameen America Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Community Health Worker / Educator

Department: Grameen Promotoras

Reports to: Site Manager

Hours: Full-time

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: 20.35 Per Hour

Position Summary

The Grameen Promotoras (GP) program has a mission to provide underserved women with innovative and comprehensive health care and education programs that combine high-quality primary care, wellness services and health and financial education, thereby empowering them to lead healthier lives and realize their full potential as business owners, mothers and community members. GP is a program of Grameen America Inc. (GAI), a microfinance organization founded by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, empowering low-income populations to overcome poverty by providing financial resources.

This position requires a Spanish speaker to work in Los Angeles (office in Boyle Heights) with immigrant women who participate in the GA microfinance program. The Community Health Worker / Educator will work closely with the women by providing health, financial literacy and other finance and small business related content to our members as well as social support. The Community Health Worker / Educator will also work closely with neighborhood health resources and social service organizations in order to improve the health and well-being of GA women. This position will work as a team with other CHW/Educators.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead groups of 20-30 women in basic group activities, including social support and education on a variety of topics (and in a variety of locations).
  • Implement a range of interventions including counseling, coaching, referral and advocacy to gain access to services and resources for participants.
  • Educate members on financial and business topics, such as savings accounts, credit scores, and a variety of other matters with the support of others on the Grameen America team.
  • Establish positive, supportive relationships with participants from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, both individually and in group settings.
  • Help participants develop health management plans and goals, as well as financial goals.
  • Coach participants in effective management of chronic conditions and self-care.
  • Manage schedule and coordination of group time and individual counseling.
  • Document participant encounters, maintain participant files and document activities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with social service agencies, medical institutions, and other community-based organizations/resources to facilitate referral processes.
  • Work to reduce cultural and socioeconomic barriers between clients and institutions.
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
  • Proficient in Google Suite / Microsoft Office.
  • Strong verbal and communication skills.
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible on a day-to-day basis.
  • Excellent attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
  • Previous experience in health services, social services, or financial education is a plus.
  • Ability to have flexibility in daily working hours (e.g. early start times, etc.).

Grameen America is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Grameen America, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

*Visa sponsorship not provided.

*Must be able to legally work in the U.S.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Free visa, Flexible hours,

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