Bilingual Community Outreach Worker, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response - Rapin

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Bilingual Community Outreach Worker, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Re...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of emergency preparedness, public health and/or populations with access and functional needs

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal

Experience speaking/presenting to large groups of people and the ability to facilitate group conversation

Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) is required

Proficiency in computer and internet navigation (program management tools, online documents, search engine, government websites, etc.)

Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English (required) and Spanish/Portuguese preferred

 Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and equivalent work experience to meet the needs of the position

Community Health Worker certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date

Experience that may have been gained through employment in the healthcare or social services fields

Past employment or volunteer experience working in the community

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand, and bend. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

May need to work in a variety of uncontrolled venues/environments

Flexible schedule including night/weekend hours required to meet the needs of the program

Travel to any and all cities and towns in Rhode Island as assigned

Must be able to sit for long periods and work most of the day on the road

Provide own reliable transportation with proof of RI minimum requirements of auto insurance

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RIPIN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.