Promotor Comunitariolos Angeles County - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - Visión y Compromiso
Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**PROMOTOR COMUNITARIO
Title:
Promotor Comunitario
Starting Wage:
$20 per hour
Reports to:
Project Coordinator
Location:
Los Angeles County
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Position Status:
Regular, Full Time (up to 40 hours per week)
Effective Date:
May 13, 2024, ending on or before December 31, 2024
ABOUT VISIÓN Y COMPROMISO
Established in 2000, Vision y Compromiso is a nationally respected organization committed to community well-being by
supporting promotores and community health workers. The organization provides comprehensive culturally
- and linguistically
- relevant training, workforce development, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and support to thousands of promotores and
community health workers. Highly trained community experts and trusted members of their communities, promotores are
characterized by _servicio de corazon_ (service from the heart)
Our vision:
_Hacia una vida digna y sana_ (towards a healthy
and dignified life) reflects our goal of building promotores' capacity to educate, empower and advocate for community change
to improve their communities so that all families may know a better way of life.
***Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Promotor Comunitario will conduct outreach and educational
activities and workshops to increase customer access to financial assistance programs surrounding energy efficiency as well
as water conservation. These activities will be conducted in Los Angeles County. The Promotor Comunitario is responsible
for completing the required programmatic reporting in a timely manner.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be open May 14, 2024, until the position has been filled. Please submit resumes and questions to Fernando
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and secure potential sites and groups to provide information to in the assigned region.
- Conduct outreach and promotional activities to increase awareness of financial assistance programs for LA County
- utilities.
- Speak to groups and individuals through virtual or in person platforms.
- Participate in the training provided by Visión y Compromiso and the LA Dept of Water and Power. Dates to be
- determined.
- Maintain accurate, uptodate records and files on all outreach and education activities conducted.
- Maintain consistent and constant communication with the Regional Programs Manager regarding all activities
- assigned.
- Attend all scheduled meetings with the project team, as needed.
_Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed here are typical examples of the work performed; not all duties _
_assigned are included, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty. _
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.***
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements _
- enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. _
EDUCATION
There is no minimum educational requirement.
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of one (1) years of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities
- A minimum of one (1) years of experience conducting outreach and providing community health education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to
carry out job-related essential functions. Valid automobile liability insurance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general reports, procedures, or regulations. Ability to complete reports and write
business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups, and
the public. Due to the population served, the ability to do so in Spanish and/or English is highly desired.
COMPUTER SKILLS
scheduling.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel locally within the assigned region as required.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse settings.
- Experience in providing educational activities to adults.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Availability to work the required hours.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including shifts on weekends and evenings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform _
- perform the essential functions. _
The employee will sit up to 15% of their time, 55% standing, 20% walking, and 10% driving or
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