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; Bachelor's degree preferred.

· 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.

· Experience working with young children and their families.

· Prior experience in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred.

· 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.

HOW TO APPLY: · Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org · Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for Bilingual Community Health Worker, DCYF Best Start · Follow the direct link to apply: Bilingual Community Health Worker, DCYF Be