Community Education Worker; CEW

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:
Community Education Worker (CEW)

JOB CLASS/GRADE:
Specialist 1/ Grade 8

WAGE:
Starting at $23.84 per hour based on experience

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

LOCATIONS: IRCO Pacific Islander Asian Family Center (PIAFC), 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR 97213,

Hybrid and In-person 1 day a week

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: ? Oncall/ Casual without Benefits?

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

PROGRAM(S):
Oregon Community Health Workers Association-Community

SECTOR:
Early Learning Home Visiting

REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid driver’s license, have verification of current auto insurance, and have full use of automobiles during work hours. Bilingual in English and fluent in the following language:
Burmese/Zomi. Must pass criminal background check through the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Obtain Community Health Workers Certification within 6 months of hire.

The CEW program project is managed by ORCHWA (Oregon Community Health Workers Association) and is funded by Division of Early Learning & Care and Early Learning Multnomah. Our goal in CEW Early Learning is to support refugee families with children aged 0-5 years in kindergarten readiness/activities, developmental screening, referrals/navigation support to community resources, and parenting education workshops.

Community Education Workers (CEWs) build trusting relationships with families and strengthen connections within diverse communities. Using the Community Health Worker (CHW) model, CEWs provide culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate education, resources, and support to families with young children from prenatal to age five. Working under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and Home Visiting Assistant Manager, CEWs help families access health and social services, support preschool and kindergarten readiness, and provide education to parents and caregivers.

The CEW Program aims to improve early education outcomes, increase graduation rates, and reduce educational inequities affecting refugee and immigrant families.

• Conduct home visits with families and provide education for supporting their child(ren) s’ social, emotional health and awareness.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, assessments, and progress notes.
• Provide recruitment & engagement support for the parent education workshops, including needed translation during the workshops.
• Assist families with kindergarten enrollment, particularly for those not receiving Refugee & Placement (R&P) services.
• Provide referrals and support in accessing Special Education services.
• Assist families getting access to available social, health and educational resources.
• Work to host and prepare culturally and linguistically specific services that meet the needs of targeted communities and families with zero to 5 years old children. This could include client intakes, referrals to needed resources, offering classes for target populations, monitoring child development, conducting ASQ 3, and home visits.
• Attend ORCHWA CEW monthly team meetings, Quarterly check-ins, and all required collaborative trainings.
• Complete monthly data and demographic reports for enrolled families.
• Prepare and translate educational materials as needed.
• Facilitate communication between the health care system, early intervention, school system, and parents/caregivers including directly advocating for families and their…