Community Health Worker

PROGRAM: TST-CHT 

FULL TIME: 40 hours per week 

SALARY RANGE: $19.00 - $23.62 Hourly

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.

Qualifications:

• Community Health Worker Certification required; Bachelor 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 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 clients 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.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

HOW TO APPLY: 

· Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org 

· Apply using the link www.familyserviceri.org/careers and search for “Community Health Worker” 

· Follow the direct link to apply: Community Health Worker (paycomonline.net)