Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 2 Community Health Worker Connecting Latino Families to KRC and Generic Services

Seeking Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 2 to conduct outreach, educational, and system navigation activities that may include tabling, promotional work, neighborhood canvassing and workshops (both in person and virtual), resource information and referral, and follow up.

Title: Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) – L2 (Education)

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Regular, Part Time, Hourly

Wage Range: $27.00 per hour

Effective Date: May 2026 ending on or before March 31, 2028

Primary Location: Hybrid: The person in this position works primarily “in the field” in Sacramento, Yolo, and Colusa counties, and from a home office for occasional administrative duties. 

Required Travel: Local travel in Sacramento, Yolo, and Colusa areas up to 50% of the time, including to multiple locations within a single day. 

Schedule: 26 hours per week. May include variable work schedule including shifts on weekends and evenings.

Position Summary

The Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 2 will conduct outreach, educational, and system navigation activities that may include tabling, promotional work, neighborhood canvassing and workshops (both in person and virtual), resource information and referral, and follow up.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Identify and secure potential sites and groups to provide information about the assigned program and its services for community members in the assigned region.

Proactively conduct outreach and educational activities to inform community members in culturally and linguistically relevant ways.

Conduct outreach and education activities to inform community members about the assigned project, and refer them to program resources and services as needed.

Conduct outreach and implementation of training and/or support groups.

Workshop Facilitation

Speak to groups in person and through a virtual platform, such as Zoom.

Engage with children and families through wellness workshops aimed at emotional and social development.

Lead mental health workshops for parents and caregivers to strengthen parenting skills and promote resilience.

System Navigation

Provide system navigation support to community members as well as providing referrals for relevant resources. Connect families with community resources related to behavioral and mental health services.

Proactively engage with community members through timely and necessary follow-up.

Compliance and Goal-Meeting

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and files on all outreach and education activities conducted.

Consistently meet all assigned productivity and outcome goals

In all activities, comply with all contracts, funder requirements, and VyC procedures and policies.

Meet or exceed all goals and requirements established by the Project Coordinator for this position.

Additional Duties

Provide support to other departments as needed

Work with vendors, contractors, and consultants to achieve departmental goals, as needed and available

Provide general and administrative support to the Project Coordinator, and designated staff as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

The duties listed here are typical examples of the work performed; not all duties assigned are included, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty.

Required Competencies

Education/Experience

There is no minimum educational requirement.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities

A minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting outreach and providing community health

Must include experience providing educational activities to adults.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience utilizing and navigating database technology and connecting community members to relevant services.

Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse settings.

Skills

Understanding of mental health principles and ability to design engaging workshops for children and families.

Ability to collaborate closely and across all VyC departments with a wide range of staff, community members, partner agencies, and funders.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively link community resources to the specific needs of program participants.

Understanding of the Promotora Model or other community leadership models and its role in creating health equity, nationally and internationally.

Attention to detail and effective establishment of priorities.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including shifts on weekends and evenings to meet required program objectives.

Language Skills

Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in leading and facilitating engaging discussions to educate community members on various health topics.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups, and the public.

Because of the population served, the ability to read, write and speak fluently in both English and Spanish is required.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills in word processing, email, calendar scheduling, and presentation software, for the purpose of performing data entry during events, sending, and receiving email, calendar scheduling, and running presentations.

Basic skills in using different platforms for virtual meetings (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, or WebEx).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Valid Driver’s License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Valid automobile liability insurance required if driving.

Physical and Mental Demands

Must be able to

move about in multiple indoor and outdoor work environments, up to 75% of the time.  

remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time. 

detect incoming visitors, recognize stakeholders, and inspect printed paperwork.  

reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust. 

multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sources. 

work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions. 

maintain regular attendance and be punctual. 

understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions. 

complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. 

Frequently moves outreach equipment weighing up to 20 pounds across worksites, into and out of vehicles, and in the community for various class and event needs. 

Frequently communicates with community members, colleagues, community partners, and other stakeholders. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 

Frequently operates a computer, smart phone, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates in the field a majority of the time, traveling to community members’ locations within local neighborhoods including door-to-door visits and meetings in public spaces like local libraries, clubhouse/rec rooms, community centers, partners’ offices, resource fairs, etc. and may work part of the time from an approved remote/home office and/or in a professional office environment.

Regular exposure to the elements (cold, rain, wind, sun) while door knocking, tabling, or participating in other community events is expected.

The noise level in these various work environments is typically moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity & Non-Harassment

Visión y Compromiso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

About Vision y Compromiso

Established in 2000, Vision y Compromiso is a nationally respected organization committed to community wellbeing by supporting Promotoras and community health workers. The organization provides comprehensive culturally and linguistically relevant training, workforce development, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and support to thousands of Promotoras and community health workers. Highly trained community experts and trusted members of their communities, Promotoras are characterized by servicio de corazón (service from the heart). Our vision, Hacia una vida digna y sana (towards a healthy and dignified life), reflects our goal of building Promotoras’ capacity to educate, empower, and advocate for community change to improve their communities so that all families may know a better way of life.

Benefits:

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off