Community Health Worker (Part-Time

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Founded in 1965,

Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing is dedicated to the education of nursing professionals who will improve patient care and promote population health locally and globally.

The school strives to produce leaders in research, education, and clinical practice who will champion collaborative, compassionate, and interdisciplinary evidence-based practice. The CYFER Lab leads multiple community-engaged research studies working with youth, families, and youth serving organizations in under resourced/underserved environments.

Uses professional community educational program concepts to deliver standardized educational and volunteer educational programs. Applies established procedures and programs to address county program educational needs that are limited in scope. Follows standard practices in analyzing program content and delivery needs and determining effectiveness of current programs. Receives detailed instructions on all assignments.

• Knowledge or experience in program content and objectives. Knowledge of how to deliver educational programs in a variety of settings and navigate under resourced communities safely and comfortably.
• Organizational skills to develop a project plan, monitor plans against established deadlines, and review and analyze results.
• Basic effective reading, verbal, written communications, and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively.
• Experience using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Proficiency in smartphone use, Adobe PDF, and Google Docs.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience with BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience (i.e., community-based education or counseling for older adults or informal caregivers). Demonstrated high-level communications skills to convey information in a clear and concise way.
• Demonstrated skill in and/or lived experience interacting with persons in various social, cultural, economic and educational background, especially individuals from marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated skill in excellent time management.
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain files and records.
• Demonstrated ability to properly evaluate information, and prepare concise, well-organized reports, summaries, and correspondence.
• Ability to think critically, compile data from various sources, and prepare reports.
• Skill in working independently, taking initiative, and following through on all assignments.
• Ability to work as a supportive, cooperative member of a team.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with frequent disruptions.
• Ability to drive to travel to community sites including interstate routes.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish with high fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., nursing, social work, public health, psychology, sociology, biology).
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience with a college/university education (e.g., AD, BA/BS or higher degree) in related field (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology) or equivalent experience in community-based education projects (e.g., youth, caregivers, mental health, health education).
• Bilingual English/Spanish (fluent speaking, reading and…