Community Health Worker (CHW)/Promotora

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Please see our website for a complete description of the position.
The CHW/Promotora will represent Project HOPE’s initiative to raise awareness about what factors are associated with developing chronic disease and how to prevent them. The CHW/Promotora will assist with the implementation of the HABITS for Life initiative throughout New Mexico. The position includes conducting health screenings, interactive health fairs, and health education and disease management workshops.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, dependable, have excellent communication and training skills; and demonstrate a commitment to the program’s aim to diminish health disparities and improve health. This position may involve frequent travel within the state. The employee must be able to carry boxes of materials weighing 20-30 lbs and be able to work standing for 4-6 hours. Need to be able to model healthy habits and participate in short exercise demonstrations

Other Information/Requirements: 

•HS diploma/equivalent
•Knowledge of health promotion & disease prevention approaches
•Training as a CHW/Promotora
•Bilingual English/Spanish
•Willing to work as part of a team
•Flexibility to work evenings/weekends
•Travel to rural areas in NM
PREFERRED:
•One or more years CHW/Promotora experience
•Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology skills
•Experience in the arena of chronic disease management and/or wellness
•Excellent communication, interpersonal skills

How to Apply: 

Apply online at http://www2.recruitingcenter.net/clients/projecthope/publicjobs/controll...

A resume may be faxed to 877-560-5335, but an on line application still must be completed.

Candidates will be required to make a brief presentation on "Approaches to Preventing Diabetes"

Contact Information
Name: 
Jennifer English
Agency/Organization: 
Project HOPE
Address: 
6100 Seagull NE Ste. 210
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87109
Business Phone: 
5408379229
Business Fax: 
5058841258
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 29 2011
Date to Remove: 
Dec 31 2011

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