Bilingual Community Health Worker (Spanish) for Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Program

Overview

The part time (15-20 hours per week) Community Health Worker (CHW) will assist with the development and testing of an online training program focused on Alzheimer’s and Dementia for CHWs across Utah. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Bilingual Community Health Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and have a strong background in community health work, online education, and research. This role involves assisting in the development and testing of our online Alzheimer's and dementia training program, ensuring it meets the needs of Spanish-speaking communities.

 

ACA Variable Position. US Work Authorization is Required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to develop comprehensive training modules on Alzheimer's and dementia care.
• Conduct research to identify best practices and culturally relevant content for the training program.
• Translate and adapt training materials to ensure they are accessible and effective for Spanish-speaking community health workers.
• Facilitate online training sessions and provide support to participants throughout the program.
• Collect and analyze feedback from participants to improve the training program.
• Assist in the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness and impact on community health workers’ knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluency in both Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience as a Community Health Worker, with a strong understanding of community health principles and practices.
• Experience with online education and training programs either as a student or instructor.
• Research skills, including the ability to assist with recruiting CHWs to pilot test our training program.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for online education and communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or formal training as a Community Health Worker.
• Familiarity with culturally specific health challenges and solutions within Spanish-speaking communities.
• Experience working with Alzheimer's and dementia patients or their caregivers.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Contact Information for Professional References

Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$22.00/hr

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

This position is funded by Utah State University Extension which provides research-based programs and resources with the goal of improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Utah. This program will be under the Health Extension: Advocacy, Research, and Teaching Initiative, which is focused on partnering with health departments, research experts, community coalitions, and other key stakeholders to address substance misuse through increasing access and utilization of prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the state.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and