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People For People Care Coordinator- Community Based Worker in Yakima, Washington
People for People is currently hiring 3 Full Time Community Based Workers at our Yakima, Washington location. We are looking for professional, creative, and dynamic people who enjoy working with and motivating teams. Please visit our website at www.pfp.org{rel="nofollow"} for a complete job description.
[Summary]{.underline}: The Community Based Worker (CBW) is a frontline position that works within the community to connect identified individuals with the local services and support they need to address overall health, ultimately building and strengthening community resilience by addressing health disparities, identifying Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) and improving access to a medical home and HRSN service providers. This position will work within People For People's Social Service department and be a part of a dynamic team of professionals serving the critical needs of the central Washington region.
[Requirements]{.underline}:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education or related field, and
- Three years of direct experience working in social/human services or a setting with similar objectives.
- A combination of education and measurable experience which demonstrates the capacity to perform the duties of this position may substitute.
- Preferred experience as a community-based professional such as a community health worker; Promotora de Salud; community-based social worker; nongovernmental, nonprofit or human services staff: or other community-based professional (e.g. doula, EMT, peer specialist, recovery coach).
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of community-based social and health services.
- Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing a Pre-employment Drug Screen, a Washington State Patrol Background Check and/or National Background Check, Reference Checks and all other required documentation.
Starting Wage: 23.46/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package
[Wage Range:]{.underline} $23.46 - $30.61/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package
[Benefits:]{.underline}
- 12 Paid holidays
- 2 Weeks paid vacation annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Arrangement (FSA)
- Employer paid Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Wellness Programs
- 401(K) Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution and Annual Base Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Up to 80 Hours Paid Jury Duty Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- The opportunity to serve your community.
Please apply on our website at www.pfp.org{rel="nofollow"}. To be considered for this position, you must apply on our website and include all of the following documents: [Cover Letter, Resume]{.underline} and a [People for People Application.]{.underline} Only complete application packets will be considered.