Community Health Worker. DCYF CHT

POSITION TITLE: Community Health Worker. DCYF CHT

PROGRAM: DCYF CHT 

FULL TIME Full Time

Summary: The Trauma Systems Therapy- Community Health Worker 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. Provide Enhanced Case Management (ECM) to assist the family/youth to access necessary services to improve the quality of life. Advocates for youth and family in navigating the child welfare system.

Specific Duties/ Responsibilities:

· Provide Case Management to youth associated with the Enhanced Case Management Program (note: Case Manager may have a mix of cases between CHT and ECM cases which may be more or less depending on the needs of the program).

· Assist youth in ECM program to achieve independent living skills and achieve their goals based on their service plan.

· Participate with Trauma Systems Therapy- Community Health Team in conducting a full needs assessment utilizing RI DOH standardized tools.

· Determine with caregivers a family plan that addresses current identified needs.

· Link and refer individuals/ families to appropriate culturally relevant resources and informal supports within their community.

· Provide coordinated care and monitoring through contact with individuals, families, medical entities, community providers and referral sources.

· Build and maintain positive, working relationships with medical entities, community organizations and service providers.

· Teach self-advocacy skills.

· Complete all RI DOH and Family Service paperwork including evaluations and written documentation of all communications with families, physicians, referral sources, community partners, etc.

· Complete all documentation in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and timeframes.

· Participate in ongoing supervision with supervisor as scheduled.

· Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.

Qualifications:

· Community Health Worker Certification required; Bachelor degree preferred.

· Availability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of families, including 2-3 late evenings weekly.

· 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 preferred.

· 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 in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred.

· Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, 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.

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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