What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker - Reentry Coordinator position at Health and Justice Recovery Alliance?
Community Health Worker: Reentry Coordinator-Bilingual Preferred
Position will provide peer support services/care coordination to impacted communities including but not limited to individuals releasing from the juvenile justice system, adult justice system, child welfare system and youth/adults at risk, serving as an advocate, providing information and support for clients in a variety of settings.
Qualifications:
General qualifications for all employees:
1. Alignment with HJRA Core Values.
2. Positive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and well with others as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Innovative, flexible, and willing to work within a environment prioritizing wellbeing of client.
4. Good judgment and the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
5. Attention to detail and able to meet timely documentation requirements.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Able to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member with community partners, coworkers, and program participants.
- Able to work with people from diverse cultures.
7. Experience with or knowledge of agency services and local health and human services.
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English. Being bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
9. Lived experience of mental health and/or substance use recovery and knowledge of mental health or substance use disorders services—behavioral health services.
- Confident in your own wellness.
- Able to draw on your own experience and willing to share it as appropriate.
- Passion for peer support and the belief that recovery is possible.
10. Able to use a variety of computer programs and support others in doing so.
11. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other data systems.
12. Able to work flexible hours that may include weekends.
13. Able to travel within the region using approved means.
- Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, insurance coverage, and appropriate driving record.
14. Degree or credentials required for the specific position CHW/CPC
15. Appropriate criminal background.
Benefits (After 90 Days of Employment-Post July 2025)
To learn more about what we do, visit our website: healthjusticerecoveryalliance.org
To apply send resume and cover letter to jsoliai@healthjusticerecoveryalliance.org
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Spokane, WA 99208: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34
