Bilingual Community Health Worker - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (Part-Time)

Job Description:

Bilingual Community Health Worker - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (Part-Time)

Description

What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as a Community Health Worker on the Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention team!

The successful candidate will provide interpretation and administrative support to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). This position will be part of an inter-disciplinary team with other clinic staff, and outreach/educational staff.

This role will be responsible for the following:

• Administrative responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments and answering phones, filing document organizing educational and promotional materials
• Interpretation to be provided during clinic appointments and mobile mammography visits
• Coordinating logistics and schedule for the monthly mobile visit and ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted
• Schedule Spanish speaking clients for mobile and clinic appointments
• Accessing the EMR and assisting with data collection
• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team with other clinic staff, and outreach/educational staff

**Works hours are typically Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:15pm but schedule may vary**

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• No specific experience required.
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

Spanish language skills are strongly preferred, ability to fluently speak and understand Spanish

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Ability to be relied upon to ensure that responsibilities are completed in a timely mannerAbility to accomplish work objectives and to prioritize responsibilities to work efficientlyAbility to present information to individuals and groupsAbility to convey information clearly and concisely either verbally or in writing to ensure they understand the information and messageAbility to listen and respond appropriately to othersAbility to develop rapport with clients by listening to them and understanding and being able to respond to their needsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and encourage teamwork

About This Position

Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs 8:30am-5:15pm

Hiring Range: 22.48-30.51

Market Range: 22.48 - 30.51

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/15/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Salary:

22.48-30.51