LOCATION: IRCO 10301 N.E. Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220
APPLY AT: www.irco.org
STATUS: Hourly/ On-Call without Benefits
PROGRAM(S): Health Department
OPENING DATE: September 13, 2021
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
REQUIREMENTS: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or request for accommodation may be
required.
English required. Fluent in one of the following languages preferred:
Arabic, Burmese, Chuukese, Congolese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili,
Tongan or Vietnamese languages.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Function as a member of the health team, supporting IRCO’s COVID-19 testing and vaccination
clinics. Provides essential pandemic testing and vaccine support to underserved community
members. Provides excellent customer service, ensures accurate information is given to
patients, assists with patient screening, and assists with set up and patient flow through busy
testing and immunization clinics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide excellent customer service to community members who are coming to testing
and vaccination sites
- Assist with physical set up of testing and vaccination clinic and preparation of materials
needed for post testing and vaccine administration
- Prepare and print patient handouts and vaccine related paperwork
- Prescreen patients for any illness symptoms prior to admission to vaccination site
- Assist patients to complete screening forms prior to receiving immunization
- Greet and escort patients into testing or vaccination clinics and/or direct to open
stations
- Assist outside with traffic and/or patient flow
- Complete immunization card documenting dose vaccine dose and provide to patient,
along with education on importance of maintaining vaccination card
- Assist nurses or vaccinators by loading/unloading medical supplies, decontamination of
vaccine areas, and escorting patients after vaccination
- Access telephone interpreter to assist non‐English speaking patients as needed
- Assist RN with observation of patients in post vaccine waiting area
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with community outreach efforts by contacting patients who are due for first or
second dose of COVID 19 vaccine and scheduling appointments
- Employee will be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities
as dictated by events and circumstances
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in a primary care setting is preferred
- Fluency in English and 2nd language highly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a
diverse work force and community base
- Self‐Disciplined, mature, independent, highly organized with outstanding
communication skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality with all aspects of information in accordance
with practice, State and Federal regulations
KNOWLEDGE:
Education: Some college course work (2)
Experience: Less than one year of experience is required (2)
Licensure, Certification: CHW certification perferred
Additional Language Required: English required. Fluent in one of the following languages
preferred: Arabic, Burmese, Chuukese, Congolese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tongan or
Vietnamese languages.
Computers: All positions at IRCO require use of a computer and experience working with
Microsoft Products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook and
PowerPoint.
SKILLS:Communication:
Some interaction with those inside and outside the organization to exchange factual
information (3)
Creativity:
Minimal need for the redesign of single focus process or procedure is needed (2)
EFFORT:Mental:
There is minimal variation in tasks. The job holder is free to determine in which order tasks are
completed, but cannot choose to not complete a task (2)
Physical:
Positions at this level require some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or
constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at
this level (3)
RESPONSIBILITY:Impact and Influence:
Positions at this level have little to no need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make
decisions on the information. This role has little or no impact and influence on organization
operations, programs, expense or budgetary outcomes (1)
Work Independence:
Positions perform routine work with regular supervision and generally are given instructions or
written procedures. Positions occasionally encounter variation and are encouraged to suggest
ways to respond, but can’t take final action without approval (2)
Planning:
Positions at this level have little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own
work and determine impediments to own work schedule. (1)
Supervision:
Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities, but
may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers. (1)
WORKING CONDITIONS:Environment:
There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered. Job conditions are occasionally
uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, or interactions with people
experiencing crisis (3)
Schedule:
The work schedule occasionally fluctuates based on organization or customer needs. This
fluctuation may occur with or without prior notice. (3)
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are accessible on the IRCO website, www.irco.org. Attach resume and cover letter
to IRCO application form. This position requires the completion of an IRCO application.
Materials submitted without a completed application are considered incomplete and will not
be considered. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact
each applicant or return calls regarding the status of your application.
ABOUT IRCO:
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization
established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland,
Oregon. Our mission is to promote the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community
at large into a self-sufficient, healthy, and inclusive multiethnic society. Find out more at
www.irco.org.
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