What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Duffy Health Center, Inc.?
Community Health Worker, 40 hours
Duffy Health Center is a patient-centered medical home, and every role requires functioning effectively using a team-based approach.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, transactions and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices for patient care and scope of practice.
Conducts outreach, case finding and education services, to identify and target individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of health care and other services.
Provides support for strategies to facilitate referrals, transitions, and communication among and between systems of care on behalf of persons.
Visits with patients/clients to develop relationships, provide peer support, and promote harm reduction and self-care behaviors.
Screens for patient needs and assists patients/clients with access to health care and other services.
Assists patients/clients with navigating through systems of health care and community social services, providing assistance for barriers presented by adverse Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), such as using public transportation and escort to appointments as needed.
Assists clients with maintaining linkages with care providers and partner agencies, promoting adherence to medical regimens, plans of care, and achievement of self-management goals.
Promotes access to self-help groups, treatment programs, and other services in the community.
Minimum Education and Experience
An applicant for this position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or educational equivalent with one (1) to three (3) years of lived experience with homelessness, mental health, physical health and/or addiction issues.
Excellent Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package offered
Sign on bonus after 90 days
Duffy Health Center is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applicants from minority racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to LGBTQ persons and people with lived experiences of homelessness or recovery.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hyannis, MA 02601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have lived experience with homelessness, mental health and or addiction issues?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,400 - $48,600
