Health and Wellness Promoter

Requisition ID: req49748

Job Title: Health and Wellness Promoter

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 26.00 – 26.80 Hourly

Location: Oakland, CA USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

• Work with IRC staff to identify, refer and assist clients determined to have a high probability of physical and emotional distress with navigating community resources.
• Facilitate community-based group support activities to promote emotional well-being and healthy adjustment and provide opportunities for refugee connection and support.
• Coordinate and conduct educational activities including home visits to promote community integration and self-care among refugees and other populations in the Bay Area. 
• Conduct emotional distress RHS-15 screenings and provide appropriate referrals to community mental health and/or other service providers.
• Conduct outreach to existing Afghan, refugee, immigrant and asylee communities to encourage participation and increase referrals to health and wellness programming.
• Ensure accurate tracking and data entry of client notes, outreach, workshop attendance and assessments, into corresponding databases including ETO.
• Ensure that program services are provided in accordance with the quality assurance standards of the IRC and program funders. 
• Work closely with staff to enhance and implement Health and Wellness Program goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree with an emphasis in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public health, or an equivalent field of study. 
• 2+ years of relevant work experience acquired through relevant work experiences. A significant portion of this experience would include responsibilities in community-based services, social services, education, capacity building, and/or humanitarian relief.
• Understanding of community integration, resettlement, and migration trauma.
• Cross-cultural awareness and communication skills.
• Experience with psycho-social programing preferred.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience working with underserved populations. 
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
• Very well organized and has excellent reporting skills. 
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Fluency in additional language relevant to current refugee populations (Farsi, Dari, or Pashto).   

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. 
• Travel to field site operation often. Access to reliable and insured transportation required.