What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Adult and Child Health, Inc.?
Job Description:
Essential Job Functions:
Assessing the presenting and underlying needs of identified clients
by utilizing appropriate tools such as the ANSA, GAD 7, PHQ 9, and Recovery Capital Scale and collecting information from the client, members of the treatment team and natural supports.
Developing clear and measureable plans to increase the positive health outcomes of clients
by collaborating with the consumer, consumer’s natural supports and members of the treatment team which promote the importance of social support and good lifestyle choices.
Assisting consumers to minimize the negative impacts of chronic health conditions on daily living
by providing the consumer with education, support and technology to monitor and manage symptoms and to problem solve identified health issues.
Promoting the health care of the client
by working with the consumer to build the skills necessary to independently arrange and participate in medical appointments, by linking the consumer to other programs, services and agencies and by advocating on behalf of the consumer with medical/service providers and natural supports.
Serving as the point of contact for consumer information
by timely and accurately communicating information permitted by the client to the treatment team and individuals identified by the consumer as well as ensuring that the consumer is aware of information provided by the treatment team and identified individuals.
Providing comprehensive transitional care services
by ensuring that the needs and desires of the consumer are addressed as part of a plan to transition consumer care to a different provider, level of care, living environment or other case discharge.
A&C reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and competencies with harm reduction, motivational interviewing and relevant treatment modalities that are being used in the field.
Knowledge of culture and values in the local community.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Proficient in Google platform.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Supervisory Requirements:
None
Employment Requirements:
Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.
TB– Expected for all direct care staff.
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
Achievement of the following training.
Community Health Worker Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of employment
Trauma-informed training, to better understand/address foster care experiences.
Training on common behavioral health conditions
Training on suicide prevention and substance use.
First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:
CPI for Residential programs
Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs
Completion of “Direct Service Expectations” within 30 Days of employment.
Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
Valid Driver’s License in state of residence
Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
