Health Education Class Facilitator

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Prosser
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team as a Health Education Class Facilitator at Valley Vista Medical Group in Prosser, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew " for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Position Highlights

• Compensation: $22.00/hour
  
• 0.20 FTE (8 hours per week)
  
  What You'll Do
  
  The Health Education Class Facilitator is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of patients to attend health and wellness education classes, as well as the facilitation of these classes that help patients manage their chronic conditions. Facilitates online and in-person classes at assigned geographic locations covering topics that include Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), "Tomando Control de su Salud (Tomando)," Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP), and "Manejo Personal de la Diabetes (Manejo)".
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
    
  • Six months experience as a volunteer, Promotor, health educator, or community resource information provider
    
  • Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook and basic knowledge/experience with ZOOM video communications platform
    
  • Six months experience facilitating an educational class and/or leading group discussions is preferred
    
  • Bilingual preferred; language needs are based on area demographics (must be able to communicate at level 10 on language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay)
    
  • Ability to successfully complete Tomando Control de su Salud or CDSMP leader training
    
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and public speaking skills
    
  • Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to different perspectives and consistently respect individual capabilities, culture, and personalities
    
    Our Mission Statement:
    
    "Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."
    
    Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
    
    Contact us at ...@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity! Associated topics: assist, attendance clerk, clerk, college, college counselor, guidance, pathologist, registration, speech language pathologist, student services

Keywords: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Kennewick , Health Education Class Facilitator, Education / Teaching , Prosser, Washington