The Position:
Community Health Worker:
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of health/social services experience.
• Experience in engaging community members, excellent computer skills, and task-oriented.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with clients with psychiatric or substance use issues and complicated medical needs.
Duties:
• Coach clients in the effective management of their chronic health conditions including mental health and substance use disorder.
• Help clients utilize resources, including scheduling appointments and assisting with completing applications for programs for which they may be eligible.
• Assists clients in developing and understanding care plans.
• Document activities, care plans, and results effectively while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place.
• Makes contact with disengaged attributed clients via telephone, mail, and face-to-face interactions in the home/community.
• Assists newly engaged/re-engaged clients in accessing services when appropriate and follows up on requested services.
• Contacts all clients after behavioral health hospitalizations to complete a Transition of Care form.
• Individuals must demonstrate great cultural and socioeconomic sensitivity to populations served