Community Health Worker
Title: Community Health Worker-Bi-lingual
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
Overview
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.
At CfPA, community health is connected to every part of our work. In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will collaborate across programs and contribute to organizational activities that support older adults, strengthen community connections, and advance our shared mission. This includes helping participants access CfPA’s broader services, supporting community outreach and events, and responding to emerging needs in coordination with colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Community Health and Wellness
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.
Identify emerging participant and community needs and communicate relevant observations and feedback to colleagues to help strengthen services and inform programming.
Cross-Program Collaboration and Organizational Support
Work collaboratively with colleagues across CfPA programs to support coordinated, person-centered services and connect older adults with relevant programs, resources, and community partners.
Assist with organizational activities, including community events, outreach, educational programming, and participant engagement, as appropriate to the needs of the organization and the scope of the role.
Coordinate with colleagues to facilitate referrals, share relevant information appropriately, and help participants navigate CfPA’s services and community resources.
Provide support for shared program and organizational priorities when needs arise, working with supervisors and colleagues to clarify responsibilities and balance competing priorities.
Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants, volunteers, colleagues, and community partners.
Community Engagement and Representation
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, service providers, and other partners to strengthen access to health resources and support for older adults.
Represent CfPA and its Community Health Team at community events, outreach activities, educational opportunities, and partner meetings, as appropriate.
Support community education and engagement initiatives that raise awareness of CfPA programs and promote health equity, community resilience, and social connection.
Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Practice
Serve as an agency ambassador, modeling trauma-informed, resident-centered, and strengths-based approaches.
Interact with participants and colleagues with compassion, cultural humility, and respect for individual dignity, autonomy, and lived experience.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect confidential participant information in accordance with CfPA policies and applicable requirements.
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.
Ability to work collaboratively across programs, recognize shared organizational responsibilities, and contribute to team priorities while maintaining accountability for core job responsibilities.
Flexibility, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing community and organizational needs while communicating effectively about priorities and capacity.
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.
Our Professional Community
At CfPA, every staff member contributes to the well-being of our organization and the older adults and communities we serve. While each position has specific responsibilities, our work is interconnected, and we rely on one another to provide responsive, respectful, and coordinated support.
We value collaboration, accountability, cultural humility, flexibility, and a willingness to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. Staff members are expected to develop respectful and productive relationships with colleagues, participants, volunteers, and community partners; uphold CfPA’s mission, values, and policies; and contribute to an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Employees are also expected to participate in staff meetings, training, and organizational initiatives relevant to their roles; maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality; and contribute to shared organizational activities and emerging needs as appropriate to their responsibilities and capacity.
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.
We recognize that aging well requires more than access to individual services. It requires relationships, opportunities for connection, responsive support, and a community that looks out for one another. Our work extends beyond the walls of our center and into the neighborhoods where older adults live, gather, and seek support.
By joining CfPA, you will be part of a collaborative team committed to learning from one another, responding to community needs, and helping older adults feel connected, valued, and supported.
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.
