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THE POSITION
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Washington County Public Health Division is recruiting for Part-time Bilingual (Spanish/English) Community Health Worker I positions to join our Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. The opportunity is part-time, .70 FTE (28 hours/week), and is limited duration with a tentative end date of 6/30/2025. Part-time Limited Duration positions are eligible for sick time and vacation time accruals and holiday pay prorated based on the hours worked but are not eligible for other customary benefits such as life insurance, medical, dental, or vision benefits.
About the Program:
The WIC program focuses on nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and diet screening, growth monitoring, and program referrals for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age. WIC serves families from diverse cultural and ethnic traditions, languages, backgrounds, and abilities. It is designed to promote positive health outcomes, strengthen life course nutrition and health, and reduce health disparities of the populations we serve.
Washington County is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. In that spirit, we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.
To find more about our program, visit:
Women, Infants & Children.
About the Opportunity:
The Community Health Worker I is responsible for weighing and measuring adults, infants and young children, plotting growth, and screening participants for anemia by conducting a Hemoglobin finger blood draw. This position maintains lab logs with a daily temperature check, sets up the lab and measurement rooms for the shift, and cleans up the rooms at the end of shift. This position is also responsible for communicating the lab and measurement process to WIC participants and assisting with appointment reminder calls for next business day and providing assistance to the front desk receptionist as needed. This position travels to several clinic locations in Washington County, as needed.
Due to the nature of responsibilities, this position is not eligible for remote work.
Bilingual Positions:
Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language (primarily Spanish) besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test in a selected language, the bilingual differential pay will offer an additional compensation per pay period prorated based on the hours worked. Full-time positions offer $75 per pay period, and the pay periods are every two weeks.
An ideal candidate would have:
- Training or experience in the WIC Program and/or familiarity of WIC services (Current/past WIC participants).
- Ability to represent Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) communities of Washington County.
- Training and experience with conducting blood tests and taking measurements.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. Why Washington County? Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
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Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Community Health Worker I.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; AND One (1) year of work experience in the health care, community health, or social services field;
- Two (2) years of college-level training in health occupations may substitute for one year of work experience.
Background Investigation:
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses.
Please note:
Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Steps of the process:
- Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualification(s) screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received.
- Panel Interview(s): Candidates who pass the MQ review will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
- Conditional Offer: A final candidate is required to successfully clear a third-party background check and pass the Bilingual Fluency Assessments as conditions of pre-employment.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link:
Veterans' Preference Points
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Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail:
Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov
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* Washington County is a drug-free workplace *
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Washington County, OR
$21.79 - $26.48 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, job share, retirement plan
Jan 21, 2025