What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Adherence Worker position at Sun River Health?
****** $1500 Sign On Bonus- Terms and Conditions Apply****
Responsible to provide peer support and teach self management skills for Genesis patients
Essential Functions:
· Develops linkages and refers patients for additional supportive services
· Conduct adherence assessments with patients to provide education and
reduce barriers to adherence
· Possesses and uses good judgment, has the ability to work to maintain effective relationships
with individuals and organizations.
· Participates in ongoing training and regional collaboratives to enhance knowledge and skills
· Participates in quality improvement trainings and activities to improve patient care
· Provides follow up on patient referrals.
· Demonstrates cultural competency in working with diverse populations
· Facilitates enrollment in benefit and entitlement programs
· Ability to travel to Sun River Health locations as needed
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED required. Associate preferred.
2 years history of advocacy experience.
Hourly rate: $20.00-$22.00
Candidate must be a Certified Recovery Coach or receive within one year of being hired for the position or have courses to supporting the information relating to counseling, substance misuse, mental health and Evidence Based Practices, Prevention techniques as well as Intervention that relate to the population that are being served.
Responsibilities:
Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Salary : $20 - $22
