Health Education Class Facilitator

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Join our team as a Health Education Class Facilitator at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew , " for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Position Highlights

• Compensation: $22.00/hour
  What You'll Do:
  
  • Facilitate the chronic disease self-management classes per the curriculum outline and established methods.
  • Recruit participants for the classes.
  • Actively engage participants in the classes, utilizing knowledge of cultural differences to provide an environment where people feel comfortable sharing and asking questions.
  • Collect and complete participant data obtained from classes and submit weekly records to the Program Coordinator II.
  • Receive feedback from the Service Care Coordinator regarding CDSMP program requirements and modify presentation delivery accordingly.
  • Consult with and provide feedback to the Service Care Coordinator and Program Coordinator II regarding the classes and participant feedback.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications
    
    • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
    • Six months experience as a volunteer, Promotor, health educator, or community resource information provider
    • Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook and basic knowledge/experience with ZOOM video communications platform
    • Six months experience facilitating an educational class and/or leading group discussions is preferred
    • Bilingual preferred; language needs are based on area demographics (must be able to communicate at level 10 on language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay)
    • Ability to successfully complete the "Tomando Control de su Salud" or CDSMP leader training
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills and public speaking skills
    • Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to different perspectives and consistently respect individual capabilities, culture, and personalities
      Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
      
      Contact us at...@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this opportunity!

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