Bi-lingual Community Health Worker
Join the Community for Positive Aging (CfPA) and be a key part of building resilient, healthy, and connected communities. As a Bi-lingual Community Health Worker, you will work alongside the Community Health Team and other program staff to implement innovative health initiatives, including Oregon Health Authority Public Health Equity Grants. You’ll lead programs that strengthen well-being, independence, and emergency preparedness for older adults, particularly those who are low-income, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or marginalized.
This hands-on role allows you to engage directly with participants, lead community programming, and connect residents to resources that promote health, safety, and resilience. By fostering trust, collaboration, and empowerment, you will help communities adapt, respond, and thrive during both everyday challenges and emergencies.
Department: Community Health
Responsible To: Director of Programs
Location: Shared office space in NE Portland at Senior Community Center; regular fieldwork throughout Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties
Status: Full time- hourly
Salary: $27-$29
Submit resume and cover letter to hiring@hollywoodseniorcenter.org
Position will be open until filled
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Community Health Team and other CfPA program staff to deliver integrated, holistic services across wellness, housing, volunteer, and case management programs.
Lead peer wellness circles, educational workshops, and vaccination clinics, improving immunization awareness and health confidence.
Develop multilingual educational materials and videos for tobacco prevention, health education, and emergency preparedness.
Provide 1:1 navigation and support to help older adults overcome barriers such as language, access, mistrust, and isolation.
Promote healthy and safe environments, including smoke-free housing, access to food resources, and emergency readiness.
Engage residents with resources addressing social determinants of health, such as food insecurity, housing instability, stress, and social isolation.
Incorporate emergency preparedness into community programs, educating older adults on emergency response, safety procedures, and continuity of services during crises.
Serve as an Agency Ambassador, modeling trauma-informed, resident-centered, and strength-based approaches.
Qualifications
Bi-lingual with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse communities.
Community Health Worker Certificate or willingness to obtain, demonstrating commitment to public health and community engagement.
Experience in program or event planning and coordination (minimum 1–2 years), with a track record of managing logistics, volunteers, or community-based initiatives.
Proven experience working with diverse, high-risk, or vulnerable populations, including older adults, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities.
Strong knowledge of public and community health, social determinants of health, and local resources to connect participants to services and support.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust, engage participants, and work effectively across teams and community partners.
Leadership and problem-solving abilities, with experience navigating complex situations, responding to challenges, and fostering community resilience.
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation, with willingness to travel across Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties.
Adaptable, self-directed, and committed to continuous learning, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Any combination of education, work experience, and lived experience will be considered.
Why Join CfPA?
Our mission is to foster a healthier, inclusive, and connected Portland for adults 55+, through educational and recreational programs, support services, and care. We create safe, accessible spaces where older adults thrive while building a stronger, more resilient community.
At CfPA, your work has a direct impact on lives and communities from improving health outcomes to strengthening networks of support and preparing communities for emergencies. Every team member contributes to our mission in meaningful ways, helping older adults thrive, stay safe, and stay connected.
CfPA believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our overall success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent or CfPA, to just the specific work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of the Community for Positive Aging to treat all people with dignity and respect. The agency prohibits discrimination based upon race, sex, religion, creed, color, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship status, military service, veteran status, housing status, familial status, source of income, political affiliation, union affiliation, physical disability, mental disability, or other protected status in accordance with applicable law. In addition, we shall not discriminate against minority-owned, women-owned, or emerging small business.
