Community Health Worker, Senior - Substance Use Disorder

Salary : $47,779.21 - $72,257.97 AnnuallyLocation : Minneapolis, MN 55411Job Type : Full-timeJob Number : 25NP518KB108Department : NorthPoint Health & WellnessOpening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central DescriptionNorthPoint Health and Wellness Center is seeking a Senior Community Health Worker who will play an important role in providing outreach, education, and care coordination for individuals impacted by substance use disorder (SUD). This position focuses on supporting and enhancing comprehensive wraparound services for medication-assisted treatment (MAT), addressing opioid use disorder (OUD), alcohol use disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions.Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit. Location and hours : This position is primarily located at the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 and in the Hennepin County community providing outreach. Work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, with occasional nights and weekends, from 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.About this position type : This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.This position is internally classified as a Community Health Worker, Senior.Click to view the job classification specification.In this position, you will : Provide care coordination for individuals initiating or maintaining Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), ensuring seamless access to medical, behavioral health, and human services. Assist patients with scheduling appointments, accessing transportation, and navigating community resources. Conduct follow-ups to ensure continuity of care and address barriers to recovery. Participate in care consultations with other members of the care team.Conduct outreach in the community to identify individuals in need of SUD and OUD services, focusing on underserved populations. Collaborate with local organizations, faith-based groups, and community leaders to raise awareness of available services. Represent the program at community events and forums to promote harm reduction and MAT services.Provide education to patients and families on harm reduction, MAT, and available resources. Advocate for patients by helping them navigate healthcare systems and addressing systemic barriers. Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and services provided in the electronic health record (EHR). Collect and report data on outreach and service outcomes to inform program improvements. Need to have : One of the following : Completion of two years or more of college in social / behavioral sciences or another field related to the area.Two years or more of experience working in a community outreach or public health setting.A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation to travel to client's homes within Hennepin County, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. Nice to have : Strong connection to and / or familiarity with the North Minneapolis community.Experience : Performing face-to-face outreach within diverse communities.Working in a community outreach or public health setting or another area related to substance use disorders.Providing care coordination for individuals initiating or maintaining Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).Maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practices.Ability to : Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community agencies, and culturally / socioeconomically diverse clients.Communicate information to people with different levels of understanding and diverse backgrounds.Candidates with fluency in other languages in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.About the department : NorthPoint Health& Wellness Center is a multi-specialty medical, dental and mental health center and human service agency located in North Minneapolis. NorthPoint strives to improve the physical and socio-economic health of the North Minneapolis community through an integrated model of health and human services. About Hennepin County : Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.Your future. Made here.This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.Watch this video for application best practices and tips. These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact : Katie BakkeKatie.Bakke@hennepin.usWhy work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including : Meaningful work Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found 01 This position is primarily located at the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 and in the Hennepin County community providing outreach. Work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, with occasional nights and weekends, from 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation to travel to client's homes within Hennepin County, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? Yes No 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed in social / behavioral sciences or another related field? I do not have any related post-high school education Less than 30 semester (45 quarter) credits 30 semester (45 quarter) - 59 semester (89 quarter) credits Associate degree Bachelor's degree or higher 03 List any related post-high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended, your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) received. If you do not have any related education, type "None" in the space provided. 04 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in a community outreach or public health setting? I do not have this experience Less than 2 years 2 years or more 05 Describe your experience working in a community outreach or public health setting, referencing job(s) listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 06 Do you have experience working in a community outreach or public health setting or another area related to substance use disorders? Yes No 07 Describe your experience working in a community outreach or public health setting or another area related to substance use disorder, referencing job(s) listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 08 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have performing face-to-face outreach within diverse communities? I do not have this experience Less than one year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more 09 Describe your experience performing face-to-face outreach within diverse communities, referencing job(s) listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 10 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have providing care coordination for individuals initiating or maintaining Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more 11 Describe your experience providing care coordination for individuals initiating or maintaining Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)referencing job(s) listed on your application / resume. 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Salary : $47,779 - $72,258