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Bilingual Community Health Worker, DCYF Best Start

Company Name
Family Service of Rhode Island
Remote Position
No
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Providence

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Community Health Worker, DCYF Best Start 

PROGRAM: DCYF Best Start 

FULL TIME Full-Time 

SALARY RANGE: $23.00 - $28.60 Hourly

Summary: CHW will conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in family homes and other community venues as appropriate. Responsible for engaging clients; implementing screening tools; identifying areas of need; developing action plans; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services; and providing ongoing support and monitoring. Care coordination. Working closely with DCYF. Cases open up to 6 months.

Qualifications:

  • Community Health Worker Certification required; Yes; minimum of a 2-year (Associate’s)
  • Ability to complete training and meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 6 months of employment.
  • Spanish bilingual required.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member.
  • Ability to provide services in client’s homes, health clinic, community locations and other agency sites.
  • Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings.
  • Prior experience working with young children and their families.
  • Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
  • Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Continuing Education Requirements:

  • As needed to maintain individual CHW certification and meet RI DOH standards.
  • Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
  • Other trainings as required by Rhode Island Department of Health and DCYF

Physical Requirements:

  • Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
  • Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

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