Promotor​/a de Salud​/Community Health Worker; English

Job Summary

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage:
Up to $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Work Location:

Jackson County or greater Rogue Valley, Oregon, with frequent field site visits

Education & Experience:

2+ years of experience in community outreach, community health, education, human

services, community organizing, workforce development, or a related field. Strong written and verbal

communication skills in Spanish, the ability to work independently, and flexibility to work occasional evenings

and weekends are required. Candidates must reside in or have strong ties to the Rogue Valley, possess a valid

driver's license and reliable transportation, and be willing to travel throughout southern Oregon and complete

Community Health Worker and other required trainings. Preferred qualifications include bilingual and bicultural

fluency in English and Spanish, experience as a Promotor/a de Salud or Community Health Worker, lived

experience within the Latine/Hispanic community, proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration

tools, a background in social justice and community engagement and/or familiarity with agriculture, forestry,

and fire management issues in the western U.S.

Lomakatsi Restoration Project is seeking a Promotor/a de Salud to join the Promotor/a Program team in the

Rogue Valley. The Promotor/a de Salud serves as a trusted community resource and liaison between forest

workers, their families, and organizations that provide health, safety, educational, and social services. Through

culturally responsive outreach, education, advocacy, and relationship-building, the Promotor/a supports

healthier workplaces and stronger communities.

The Promotor/a de Salud works collaboratively with the Executive Director, the Promotor/a Program Manager,

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.

• Conduct outreach to forest workers and their communities to raise awareness of the program and its
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with forest workers and their families.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions on occupational health, injury prevention, workers’ rights, disaster
• preparedness, and accessing support services.
• Attend and support community events, including tabling and resource fairs.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Work closely with the Promotor/a Program Coordinator, Executive Director, project partners, and
• Gather community input on priority issues and topics for educational programming.
• Assist with developing culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials and trainings.
• Assist in recruiting workers to participate in meetings and workshops.

• Help workers navigate healthcare, legal, housing, food, education, and social service systems.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with local community organizations, health clinics, and
• advocacy groups.
• Refer workers to appropriate services and resources as needed.
• Follow up with workers after referrals to ensure they successfully access services.

• Assist with community needs assessments, surveys, interviews, and other program evaluation activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of worker interactions and program activities.

Other duties as assigned

Note:

This position is funded by an obligated 2-year federal grant after…