CHW: Help Me Grow Program

Description

$16.55/hour

Currently, we are seeking an engaging and collaborative individual to join our team as a Community Health Worker, Help Me Grow Program. As a Community Health Worker (CHW) you will be responsible for helping clients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. As a priority, the CHW's activity will promote, maintain, and improve the health of clients and their families. CHW's will provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs.  Community outreach, regular client contact, such as home visits will be required. 

The Help Me Grow Home Visiting Program is a voluntary program that gives pregnant women and families the necessary resources and skills to raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy to learn. The goals of the program are to: Improve maternal and child health, prevent child abuse and neglect, encourage positive parenting; and promote child development and school readiness.

General job duties: 

• Conduct required weekly, bi-weekly or monthly home visits to provide parents with learning opportunities that will assist in enhancing the growth and development of their children and support positive family interactions. 
• Complete and maintain accurate written and electronic database records in accordance with ODH and HFA requirements. 
• Plans effectively for each visit and to teach effective parenting skills and educate on child development milestones. 
• Assists families with developing and attaining goals developed on their Family Plan and making formal and informal connections to appropriate community services throughout the program. 
• Identify developmental concerns and make appropriate referrals to early Intervention. Continue on-going and consistent communication with all Early Intervention providers to facilitate a seamless, well-rounded coordination of services. 
• Performs related administrative responsibilities; maintains client information, reports, records, and other documents; responds timely to emails and phone calls; attends various trainings and meetings; communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary. 
• Supports the completion of funder requirements and program assessments. 
• Organizes and maintains written documentation for participants, employer, and educational institutions in case notes to ensure they are complete, current, accurate and disseminate according to program and department requirements. 
• Maintains ongoing contacts (phone, meetings, and conferences) with other professionals involved, including collateral contacts with community resources/services 
• Facilitate communication and family involvement in referrals to other agencies and maintaining records and other documentation related to the referrals. 
• Encourage and foster the family’s independence in decision making about the services they are receiving. 
• Explore future planning with families, including transition to Head Start or other preschool service option initiating 6 months prior to child’s third birthday. 
• Participate in program evaluation activities as requested. 
• Serve as a mandatory reporters as outlined in Ohio Revised Code.  Effective communication with Child Protective Services (CPS) to promote the safety and welfare of children and families.
• Plan and organize own work to meet priorities and deadlines (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly) 
• Confer with supervisors regarding progress, concerns, and recommendations. 
• Completes and updates various assessment tools and data entry into the required data system, accurately and within required timeframes. 
• Utilizes curriculum and implements model as required by program. 
• Maintains the confidentiality of client or collateral interaction within Agency defined standards. 
• Participates in staff training, supervisory and staff meetings. 
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance. 
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to provide in-service training and take on new responsibilities as requested or required. 
• Be a positive role model for all health center staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Third Street is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and patients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to hr@thirdstreetfamily.org or call 419-522-6191 ext. 2201 for Human Resources.

What We Offer:

Attending to your needs today:

• Your ideas, input, and contributions are valued and recognized.
• Excellent clinical, administrative, and management support
• Forward-thinking, collaborative, transparent, and inclusive company culture
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Tuition assistance

Protecting your future:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contribution to a health savings account
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent. 
• 2 professional references
• Successful completion of a BCI fingerprint screening.
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a college or other education institution within one year of date of hire. 
• Ability to be insured on the commercial auto insurance policy based on driving record including active driver’s license and personal automobile insurance and reliable transportation. 
• Employment offers conditional upon completion of a background screen including fingerprinting and a drug screen 
• Within the first 90 days of employment: BLS and completion of health screenings as outlined in the credentialing policy are required for successful completion of orientation.  

About Us:

Third Street is a patient-centered medical home driving change in the community. We adapt to the needs of those we serve while building services to fill gaps in care to invest in a healthier future for all. At Third Street, we provide high-quality care through the continual learning of our employees and by building a diverse team. We value our employees, communicate our expectations, and train our team on best practices.Organizational Information:

• Established in 1994, Third Street Family Health Services is a regional not-for-profit community health center providing medical, dental, OB/GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across eleven locations in Richland, Marion, Ashland, and Crawford counties. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve. We believe that the health status of our community can be improved by providing accessible and affordable health care, advocacy, and community health initiatives.
• We provide patient-centered care and provide our services with respect, integrity, and accountability top of mind. For more information, visit tsfhs.org or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

Mission:

To deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve. 

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