Community Health Worker - Spanish KSA

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $28.45 - $34.99 Hourly Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 29, 2026 The Opportunity: This Work Matters! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.  At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.  The Bilingual Spanish Community Health Worker is responsible for developing and delivering activities designed to promote individual, community and population health with a focus on social determinants of health. In this exciting and dynamic role, your key responsibilities will include referral outreach and care coordination, health education, community engagement and health promotion across both community and clinical settings, such as medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health. This position will work onsite at the new Fernhill Health Center, located at 5530 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218. As the Community Health Specialist 2- Spanish KSA , your job duties will include: Direct Client Services and Documentation Provide direct client support in response to provider referrals under the Patient-Centered Medical Home model; coordinate care for clients navigating complex health and social service systems; deliver individual and family support, advocacy and accompaniment to specialty appointments as needed. Connect clients to community and social support resources such as public benefits, school-based services, and aging and disability programs; conduct outreach and home visits to assess needs, address barriers to care, support provider interventions, and promote health in the home environment.  Complete required documentation, paperwork, and care coordination activities in Epic and client’s electronic health record.  Health Education/Promotion Collaborate in the planning and delivery of interactive health education classes and presentations for diverse populations; provide culturally appropriate, department-approved health education in individual, family, and group settings, primarily through in-person programming such as walking groups, grocery store tours, cooking classes, and etc., with limited use of virtual formats when appropriate.  Support clients in setting achievable health goals and building skills to understand and apply healthy information; participate in the development of or referral to programs that promote client engagement and address social determinants of health, including initiatives such as nutrition education, physical activity programs, and community-based wellness resources.  Outreach and Community Engagement Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the medical care team members; participate in regular team meetings, case conferences, and collaborative care planning to support coordinated, client-centered services; communicate appropriately regarding shared clients; and ensure documentation is completed in the electronic medical record. Build and sustain partnerships with community members and community-based organizations that serve the clinic’s client population; represent the needs and perspective of diverse communities, including culturally and linguistically specific populations, to strengthen collaboration, improve access to services, and enhance continuity of care. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.  Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Education/ training equivalent to associate’s degree. One (1) to four (4) years of experience working in a medical home/ clinical setting and in the social services field, including skills supporting patients with complex needs and navigating health and community-based systems. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English. (Language testing is required). Must be able to obtain BLS/ CPR Certification within 30 days of hire. Must have a valid Driver’s license. Must pass a reference check. Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills* : You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification is preferred and may be required for this position in the future. If applicants do not already have the CHW certification, there is the ability to gain the certification during employment. Ability to apply an equity, intersectiona