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Grameen America, Inc. · 5 months ago

Community Health Worker/Educator

LA 1 - Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.36/hr - $21.36/hr

Grameen America, Inc. is a microfinance organization dedicated to empowering low-income populations to overcome poverty. The Community Health Worker/Educator will provide health and financial literacy education to underserved women, fostering their health and business potential while collaborating with local health resources and social service organizations.

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Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead groups of 20-30 women in basic group activities, including social support and education on a variety of topics (and in a variety of locations)

Implement a range of interventions including counseling, coaching, referral and advocacy to gain access to services and resources for participants

Educate members on financial and business topics, such as savings accounts, credit scores, and a variety of other matters with the support of others on the Grameen America team

Establish positive, supportive relationships with participants from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, both individually and in group settings

Help participants develop health management plans and goals, as well as financial goals

Coach participants in effective management of chronic conditions and self-care

Manage schedule and coordination of group time and individual counseling

Document participant encounters, maintain participant files and document activities

Build and maintain relationships with social service agencies, medical institutions, and other community-based organizations/resources to facilitate referral processes

Work to reduce cultural and socioeconomic barriers between clients and institutions

Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualification

Bilingual (English/Spanish)Google SuiteMicrosoft OfficeHealth services experienceFinancial education experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityAttention to detail