Description
Job Purpose:
The Program Coordinator acts as a Community Health Worker (Spanish speaking), supporting the operational and administrative functions of a multi-year program designed to shrink health disparities in the San Gabriel Valley. This is a summer opportunity that is a grant funded position that will end on 8/31/2026. We require all employees to comply with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy. As a condition of employment individuals will be asked to provide proof of compliance.
Main Responsibilities:
โข Conduct outreach in the San Gabriel Valley
โข Support planning and coordination of a program activities and operations.
โข Navigate community resources and share them with community members in need.
โข Lead community listening sessions and share public health information on topics such as COVID-19.
โข Coordinate and maintain applicable program schedules and agendas, which may include tracking deadlines, deliverables, communication with management and/or stakeholders
โข Help deliver general welfare interventions to the communities of the San Gabriel Valley
โข Use software apps and tools to collect and report relevant data tracking community health metrics.
โข Other duties as assigned by the Program and Area Managers
Scope and Travel:
โข Extensive travel by foot and by car within the San Gabriel Valley (Communities of Rosemead, El Monte, South El Monte, South San Gabriel), as well as travel to and from CORE's Los Angeles Headquarters (Chinatown)
Qualifications:
โข Preference for candidate with bachelor's degree in public health or health sciences, or at least two year's equivalent experience in relevant field
โข Must be fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin
โข Recent associate, bachelor's, and MPH graduates are highly encouraged to apply, as this short-term position offers valuable hands-on experience for individuals looking to build their professional and public health experience.
Experience:
โข Minimum 1 year experience in public health, healthcare settings, community outreach or related fields or equivalent educational experience
โข Experience in community outreach, conducting surveys, collecting data, and reporting data
โข Experience working with community-based organizations, local government agencies, volunteer groups in LA County (preferred)
โข Knowledge of community resources in LA County
Skills & Competencies:
โข Ability to work independently and as part of a team
โข Excellent written and verbal communication skills
โข Proficient in MS Office applications
โข Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment
โข Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
โข Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
โข Professional level proficiency in English and Spanish , (speaking, reading, writing) - required
โข Knowledgeable of HIPAA