Multnomah County·Portland, Oregon
Develop and deliver activities to promote population health with a focus on social determinants of health. Responsibilities include referral outreach, care coordination, and providing health education across community and clinical settings.
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
$28.45 - $34.99 Hourly
Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date: (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
July 29, 2026
This Work Matters!
We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department [https://www.multco.us/health] we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
The Bilingual Spanish Community Health Worker is responsible for developing and delivering activities designed to promote individual, community and population health with a focus on social determinants of health. In this exciting and dynamic role, your key responsibilities will include referral outreach and care coordination, health education, community engagement and health promotion across both community and clinical settings, such as medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health.
This position will work onsite at the new Fernhill Health Center, located at 5530 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218.
At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. A completed online application.
2. A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.
The application, resume, and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non Exempt
This position works onsite at Fernhill Health Center, 5530 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218.
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities.
During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical.
All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response.
During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.
For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information [https://www.multco.us/em/multnomah-county-employee-disaster-service-worker-information] page.
In accordance with Oregon Law [https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3187], Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
The EEO Know Your Rights poster [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf] is available for your reference.
Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page [https://multco.us/jobs/veterans-preference-information-and-instructions] for details about eligibility and how to apply.
We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
chandra.montgomery@multco.us
Phone: +1 (503) 9884733 x84733
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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