Senior Services Resource Specialist

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EAST PROVIDENCE SENIOR SERVICES MEMBER SERVICES RESOURCE SPECIALIST

PART-TIME/GRANT FUNDED

20 Hours per week – $16.00 per hour, no benefits

CHW Certification preferred, or after hire

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Serves as a resource specialist to Senior Center members and guests. Answers all incoming telephone calls, provides information and assistance to members and guests who enter the Senior Center building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Greets the public in person and on telephone, provides information regarding City of East Providence services, Senior Center activities and programs and local and statewide resources.

· Provides Covid-19 information and assist seniors with making on-line appointments for vaccinations when needed.

· Works in collaboration with Healthy Aging Nurse to market and recruit for health programs being offered at Senior Center and statewide.

· Provide East Providence Senior Center membership information to those inquiring to join.

· Give tours of the Senior Center to potential new members.

· Maintain, provide and update all membership forms.

· Input and update membership data into My Senior Center database.

· Issue membership scan cards to new members and to those who need a replacement card.

· Assist Senior Center volunteers as needed.

· Monitor and replenish resource brochures and fliers in lobby.

· Greet and receive East Providence residents who are entering building when the Center is activated as an emergency cooling or warming center.

· Keep all member information both verbal and in writing confidential.

· Perform other related duties as required.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· High School graduate or equivalency.

· Certified in the State of Rhode Island as a Community Health Worker of willingness to become certified.

· Knowledge of activities, events and resources available or happening in the City of East Providence, the Senior Center and statewide.

· Ability to effectively assist the public.

· Operate standard office equipment, including multi-line telephone, photocopier, facsimile, and personal computer using standard word processing and database software.

· Maintain confidentiality.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, city officials, volunteers, members and the general public.

· Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and maintain records and files with precision and accuracy.

How to Apply

Please apply online at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7194c980-8645-4d6c-a63d-4aa97ffa0bad&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=453051&lang=en_US&source=EN

Application and resume must be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 21, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.

At the City of East Providence we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REPOSTED 02/07/2023

Submission Deadline 

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Community Health Worker

Coastal Medical (Lifespan)
Providence, RI
Full-time
CHW or Peer Recovery Certification Required or within one year

See their listing (with better formatting) here!

Summary:

Provides navigational and community-based assistance to members of the community and serves as a liaison between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • � Provides peer outreach and navigational services to members of the community who may not be cared for by traditional medical institutions
  • � Collaborates with multiple community-based providers to establish connections with resources to maximize patient health outcomes
  • � Maintains extensive knowledge of community-based organizations external resource availability and eligibility guidelines
  • � Conducts assessments with patients in the community with a focus on triage and support on identified with social determinates of health (SDOH) or substance use disorder (SUD) needs to coordinate and track referrals to community-based organizations (CBO)
  • � Operates in a supportive role within an interdisciplinary health care team utilizing an integrated care model
  • � Coordinates transportation eligibility scheduling and other logistics for appropriate Medicaid patients
  • � Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences to assist in developing individualized plans of care
  • � Builds trust with patients and community members to provide support empowerment and education services
  • � Educates clients with chronic illness about evidence-based standards of care and self-management of their chronic illness
  • � Educates patients about the health care system appropriate sites of care and self-navigation all in an effort to help the patient build skills to become self-sufficient and manage their health independently
  • � Documents work with patients through appropriate record keeping; assists with gathering data relevant to program evaluation as appropriate
  • � Participates in team meetings and RIDOH Project Meetings
  • � Serves as liaison between the professional staff and the community including developing relationships with various stakeholders in the community
  • � Attends ongoing training for community health workers
  • � Complies with federal and local confidentiality laws including HIPAA ensuring patient privacy
  • � Adheres to Coastal Medical guidelines and policies for protecting patients’ demographic clinical and financial information
  • � Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Other information:

Education and Experience:

  • � High school diploma or equivalent
  • � Two (2) years of experience providing information education intervention and/or referral services to culturally diverse populations
  • � Additional training in the medical field with a social service background or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
  • � Community Health Worker or Peer Recovery Specialist certification in Rhode Island
  • o Certification may be obtained within one year of employment
  • � Any combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent is also acceptable

Knowledge Skills and Ability:

  • � Proficiency in the use of an EMR and knowledge of medical terminology
  • � Ability to handle high volume and diverse assignments
  • � Capacity to multi-task think critically and problem solve
  • � Clear assessment creativity judgment and decision-making skills
  • � Ability to take initiative organize prioritize and follow through with work assignments assuring fulfillment of plans and goals
  • � Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with and through others to achieve results
  • � Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • � Must handle the most sensitive and confidential matters with the utmost discretion
  • � Proficient with technology and use of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and Web-based applications

Physical Requirements

  • � Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or standing while using a computer
  • � Work and move among all departments of Coastal Medical group
  • � Excellent hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a personal computer or laptop as well as standard office machines and equipment as it pertains to one�s position
  • � Lift up to 15 pounds
  • � State-wide travel and operation of personal motor vehicle
  • o Must have a valid driver�s license clear driving record and proof of auto insurance

Visual Acuity Hearing and Speaking

  • � Capability to transfer information from original source to paper computer telephone and in person

How to Apply

Apply on Lifespan’s website, here: https://jobs.lifespan.org/search/jobdetails/community-health-worker/d2664800-d21a-4b4e-a1dc-27efe95c7da3

Community Health Worker

Rhode Island Parent Information Network
Full-time
$19-$21/hour
CHW Certification Preferred or within 18 months

Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a peer who has experience in navigating Rhode Island’s health system for themselves, a family member or through previous employment. This CHW will support children or adults with special needs and their families. The CHW will be a critical part of a comprehensive team providing peer support, care coordination, resources and referrals. CHWs will engage with consumers in the home and community settings providing person centered, culturally sensitive support, and building on the values, strengths and preferences of the member. The CHW will also serve as an effective role model and mentor.

Essential Functions:

  • Utilizes motivational interviewing skills and culturally sensitive methods to help consumers to achieve goals
  • Provide emotional support, serve as a role model, and guide consumers to practice positive, responsible healthy behaviors
  • Assist consumers as they transition to independence/case closure by engaging with consumers and providing follow up support
  • Maintain timely, accurate records, documentation, and reports as required
  • Assist in data collection, surveys, assessment and reporting as required
  • Actively participate and complete training and professional development activities
  • Assist in statewide system analysis, planning and coordination with state agencies, state and local boards, community-based organizations, and community rehabilitation programs
  • Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to relate to consumers and to address barriers to care, health and wellness
  • Effectively demonstrate sensitivity to the issues facing consumers served
  • Possess intimate knowledge of health systems, terminology, supports, and services
  • Demonstrated ability and skill to work collaboratively with co-workers, consumers, families, service providers, and health plans, etc.
  • Ability to promote and advocate for person and family-centered, culturally sensitive care
  • Ability to motivate high risk consumers and serve as a peer mentor
  • Skilled and/or willingness to learn and initiate motivational interviewing techniques with consumers
  • Knowledgeable of the Rhode Island systems of care supporting children and adults with special needs
  • Demonstrated prior success in accessing community-based resources in Rhode Island
  • Problem-solving skills to facilitate empowering experiences and positive outcomes with consumers
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks
  • A deep understanding of, commitment to, and ability to carry out the mission, vision, philosophy and values of RIPIN
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence
  • Demonstrated written and verbal fluency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED and a combination of education and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments
  • Community Health Workers certification preferred; non-certified incumbents are expected to earn certification within 18 months of hire date
  • Personal experience navigating state and community services and programs on behalf of self or a family member, or
  • Previous experience supporting families or individuals with special care needs or disabilities or families or individuals accessing health programs and services, or
  • Previous experience in working effectively with professionals supporting individuals/ parents/families of children with special needs
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
  • A combination of education and experience demonstrating acquisition of the skills and abilities required

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand and bend. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Community Health Workers are required to climb up to three flights of stairs to conduct home and community visits.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

  • Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, employee will also be required to conduct visits in private homes and various community locations
  • Must be able to provide own reliable transportation to facilitate visits to client’s home or community setting and travel between multiple provider sites.
  • Flexibility for occasional travel related to job requirements
  • Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Provide own reliable transportation with proof of RI minimum requirements of auto insurance

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to Apply

Apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=55005&clientkey=2065EACCEE3EBD0E3C48BE8B2A07F5BA

RIPIN 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.

About RIPIN:

RIPIN deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs.  RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems.

Please note: As of January 10, 2022, all persons employed by RIPIN are required to have completed a full vaccination series against the COVID-19 virus or submit to weekly COVID-19 PCR testing.

Community Health Worker

$1000 Sign-on Bonus
East Bay Community Action Program
East ProvidenceFull-time
CHW Certification or within six months

Description: East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking one full time Community Health Worker for our Health Center located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue in East Providence, RI. The Community Health Worker will work in partnership with members of a multidisciplinary team comprised of health staff, behavioral health master level clinicians and primary care staff. This team will promote patient-centered care by screening to identify alcohol and substance abuse issues. The successful candidate will access patients dealing with complex medical, behavioral health and/or substance abuse who require a more intensive home and community-based intervention by offering intervention, resources and referrals, support, care coordination and ongoing case management.

EBCAP is offering a two-step sign-on bonus totaling $1,000 for external applicants.

The candidates must be committed to providing behavioral health care coordination and disease management education and work collaboratively with medical staff and community service partners.

The successful candidate must have either a minimum of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a social science, research or public health-related field. The candidate must be certified through the RI Certification Board (RICB) as a Community Health Worker or they must meet the requirements to sit for the CHW certification examination within six months. They must have a minimum of one year work experience in substance abuse setting, health coaching, motivational interviewing and/or related field. The selected candidate will receive training in NextGen which is EBCAP’s electronic medical record. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus, however, not required.

For Full Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program, and so much more!

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/211eeaf5-1450-76c0-a86f-f946f47671cb/apply?source=2372465-CS-30162

Community Health Worker

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
Pawtucket, RI
$17.25 to $28.75/ hour
Full-time (8-5pm)
CDP, CPRS, or CHW preferred–*Required within 18 months*

Position Summary:

The Community Health Worker is a member of the Community Health Team and acts as link to community-based organizations to facilitate patient access to health/social services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Functions as part of integrated multi-disciplinary model of care with an emphasis on patient engagement, patient centered and culturally sensitive care delivery, and population health approach to improve health outcomes, reduce excessive utilization of health care resources, and improve the patient experience of care.
  • Accepts referrals to the Community Health Team from other members of patients’ care teams in a timely manner.
  • Engages with patients, assesses patient needs, and refers to services to address social determinants of health.
  • Collaborates with members of the patient care team to assist with care coordination, achieve care plan goals, and to support self-management of chronic diseases. 
  • Identify and help patients resolve barriers to social services and health care.
  • Performs outreach to high-risk patients in the community, conducts home or community visits.
  • Maintains timely, accurate records, documentation, and reports as required.
  • Off-site travel will be required.
  • Represents the organization with a positive, professional attitude when communicating with patients and visitors.  
  • Works well with others and has the ability to discuss issues that come up with staff in a professional manner.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                                      

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social science, research or public health-related field preferred.
  • High School diploma and a combination of training and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments (such as previous experience working with patients in a community-based setting).
  • Certification as a CDP, CPRS or CHW preferred. 
  • Experience with accessing social service resources, healthcare navigation, or case management preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Word required.
  • Experience working with patients regarding managing their health, navigating systems, and providing care coordination is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Reliable transportation required
  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Creole speaking abilities preferred
  • Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population required
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively required
  • Knowledge of computers and electronic medical records required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite preferred
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position operates in a professional health care office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines. Also, routinely uses medical equipment necessary for successful completion of job duties.

The physical demands described are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time and operate a computer.  The employee is often required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, feel, or squeeze; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift up to thirty-five pounds, tolerate moderate to high levels of stress, and coordinate multiple tasks at one time.

Lifestyle Coach, Diabetes Prevention

Lifespan, Diabetes Prevention Program
Consulting, temporary, less than 20 hours per week
Multilingual (English/Spanish and/or Portuguese)
Already a CDC Lifestyle Coach a plus
CHW Certified or within 12 months


Summary: Provide support and guidance to participants in the Diabetes Prevention Program and
implement standard curriculum designed for the lifestyle program. The Lifestyle Coach reports to the
Community Outreach Coordinator. This is a temporary, consulting (less than 20 hours) position, and
does not confer benefits.

Responsibilities include:
• Provide curriculum to class participants in effective, meaningful, and compelling ways
• Encourage group participation and interaction through the use of open-ended questions and
facilitating commitment to activities and retention of knowledge of participants
• Create a motivating environment that is friendly and noncompetitive
• Foster relationships with and between participants
• Make learning a shared objective for the group
• Prepare before each class (i.e., review participants’ food and activity trackers, lesson plan,
content for class, and make a reminder calls to participants)
• Make self accessible to participants both before and after sessions to answer questions and
follow up on any questions not addressed during class time
• Follow up with participants outside of class if they are unable to attend (offer a makeup session
opportunity)
• Support and encourage goal setting on a weekly basis
• Record session data for each participant (attendance, body weight, total weekly minutes of
physical activity, etc.)
• Arriving for class on time and dressed appropriately
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those governing privacy and data
security

Skills, knowledge and qualities:
After receiving program training, the Lifestyle Coach should be proficient in the following areas:
• CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program
o Organizing program materials and delivering the program with adherence to a CDC
approved curriculum
o Facilitating groups to optimize social interaction, shared learning, and group cohesion
o Understanding and overseeing participant safety-related issues with respect to program
delivery


In addition, the Lifestyle Coach should demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and qualities:
• Ability to guide behavior change efforts in others without prescribing personal actions or
solutions, so that participants increase their self-confidence and capacity to make and sustain
positive lifestyle changes
• Ability to communicate empathy for participants, who will likely experience difficulty and
frustration at times when trying to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyle behavior changes and who
may be unlike the Lifestyle Coach in terms of weight status and level of commitment to living a
healthy lifestyle
• Ability to build strong relationships with individuals and build community within a group.
• Knowledge of basic health, nutrition, and fitness principles
• Knowledge of the principles of behavior change, including motivational interviewing techniques
• Commitment to the mission of the organization that is offering the program
• Flexibility to work with people from all walks of life
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and data collection


Additional Qualifications:
• Multilingual (English/Spanish and/or Portuguese)
• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW), or will become certified within one year of
becoming a Lifestyle Coach.
• Already trained to be a lifestyle coach for the CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program is a
plus
• Lifestyle coaches may have credentials (e.g., RD, RN), but credentials are not required

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send a cover letter and resume to Ana Almeida-DoRosario at aalmeidadorosario@lifespan.org

Director of Client Services

Women’s Resource Center
Location: hybrid with in-person divided between Newport & Warren offices
40 Hours per week*
Salary Range: $63,000- $68,000
5+ Years Leadership Experience Required

Benefits: Health and dental insurance (employer pays 75% of individual), supplemental insurance, paid holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time, retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, employee wellness program, flexible schedule, hybrid work model

*We are currently piloting a 4-day/32-hour work week with no reduction in pay or benefits. This position would work a Tuesday-Friday schedule for the duration of the pilot (through March 31.) This schedule may be permanent depending on outcomes of the pilot. If we return to a 5 day/40-hour work week, the schedule will be Monday-Friday.

Position Summary: 

This is a leadership role within the Women’s Resource Center. The Director of Client Services provides direct support to and is under the supervision of WRC’s Executive Director. This position is responsible for overseeing the client services programs of the WRC: Systems Advocacy, Housing Advocacy, and Counseling. The Director of Client Services is responsible for ensuring that the client services programs are implemented in a way that reflects the mission, culture, values, policies, and processes of the WRC. The Director of Client Services manages service data, grant writing and reporting, program budgets, and provides coaching, training, support, and leadership to the staff in the client services department. This is a full-time position. 

Role Specific Duties 

  • Develop leaders and leadership capacity within the client services team. Provide coaching, training, support, and leadership to program managers and staff. Demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to employee growth.
  • Serve as the client services lead on the Senior Leadership team: Actively and thoughtfully participate in organization-wide decision-making, implementation of new policies, protocols, & initiatives; support the realization of organizational vision and strategic direction.
  • Embody the organizational commitment to empowerment, whole-person care, and equity with both staff and clients. 
  • Ensure day-to-day operations of the client services programs are efficient, effective, and trauma-informed; manage programmatic budgets and grant/contract requirements. 
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and interdependence across programs and departments.
  • Ensure all client services staff and programs adhere to agency polices, including strict adherence to WRC confidentiality policies and code of ethics; oversee quality assurance within client services 
  • Facilitate management and staff meetings as needed
  • Support healthy internal working relationships; facilitate conflict resolution sessions with employees as needed
  • Coordinate staff training, professional development, and wellness supports
  • Attend and actively participate in agency meetings as required, including department meetings, and regularly scheduled supervision meetings.
  • Represent agency at community-based meetings, roundtables, conferences, and sexual assault/domestic violence police in-service trainings as needed.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, our sister agencies, funders, and other community partners
  • Provide trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic abuse including support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals.

Essential Duties

  • Maintain client files, agency files, statistics, forms, and other record keeping as required.
  • Complete all paperwork and enter it into the client records database in a timely manner. 
  • Attend trainings and continuing education activities as assigned.
  • Create equitable policies, practices, and processes
  • Maintain current knowledge of changes in policies and procedures, new community resources, and other information.
  • Perform duties in a manner that demonstrates cultural competency and respect for diversity.
  • Generate reports and statistics.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications & Skills and Abilities Required

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a nonprofit or other service organization 
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • Expertise in trauma-informed care
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion
  • Comfort leading “from behind,” sharing credit, lifting up others’ leadership
  • Ability to function in ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Enthusiasm for big ideas and innovation
  • Comfort co-creating across all levels of an organization
  • Willingness to innovate and take calculated risks; ability to fail and learn from that failure
  • High level of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; ability to have hard conversations with compassion and to assume positive intent.
  • Organizational and analytical abilities to manage challenging situations
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities at one time
  • Strong writing skills
  • An understanding of issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual abuse.
  • Ability to deal effectively in stressful situations and to handle crisis as they arise.
  • Bilingual Spanish a plus.

The Women’s Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not discriminate against a volunteer, an employee or applicant in employment of conditions or opportunities for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age or country of ancestral origin

How to Apply

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to careers@wrcnbc.org.

Organization Summary:

Founded in 1977, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has a long history of providing a full range of compassionate, comprehensive direct services to survivors of domestic violence.  Over the past fifteen years, the WRC has also been at the forefront of innovative prevention practice nationally.  The WRC’s purpose is to work with the community to end violence, combining survivor-centered service delivery with evidence-informed prevention strategies.  We engage a myriad of governmental and state agencies, organizational partners, and diverse local residents of all ages, races, ethnicities, languages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds to ensure that survivors have the supports they need, while simultaneously working to create healthy, safe communities.  

Mission

Leading domestic violence prevention through the empowerment of individuals and the community by providing advocacy, education and support services.

Values

Social justice

We believe that our community has the ability to achieve domestic peace.

Individual empowerment

We believe in the potential for individual change.

Community commitment

We believe in the power of working collaboratively with our community to compassionately

 and confidentially provide best practices in a safe and accessible environment.

Agency commitment

We believe in providing a diverse, respectful, and safe environment to work, learn and grow.

Working at the Women’s Resource Center

The WRC is a great place to work! We are a diverse team of people passionate about ending domestic violence and providing high quality, trauma-informed services to our clients. This is hard work that wouldn’t be possible without our amazing staff. We value our people and demonstrate our commitment by providing a competitive benefits package and a hybrid, flexible, family-friendly workplace. We invest in our employees’ growth and well-being. We pride ourselves in developing leaders and supporting self-care every day. We share an innovative vision for the future of this organization, and engage every team member in making that vision a reality. 

Family Navigator Child Opportunity Zone

East Bay Community Action Program
Middletown, RI
30 hours/ week
Bachelor’s Required
CHW Certification Preferred

Description: East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a Full-time (30 hours per week) Family Navigator, to service the Middletown Child Opportunity Zone (COZ), this is a one-year grant-funded position.

Identify, engage, outreach, and provide social service/health navigation to the target population in the community served, to promote participation in maternal/early childhood programming and support school readiness and healthy family functioning.

Complete EBCAP’s comprehensive Family Assessment tool to identify individual/family needs.  Collaborate to solidify goals, determine a case plan, provide internal and external referrals, and track progress.

Assist in developing a resource directory of organizations that can support families in the assigned community.  

Coordinate and strengthen the resource capacity within the assigned community to serve expectant parents and families with young children by conducting community outreach; recruiting for maternal/early childhood programming; and providing navigation services to support school readiness and the overall health and wellness of children and families. Assist HEZ Director/MCOZ Manager in building school/community/state collaborations. Support the implementation of family education/play and learn groups and enrichment activities as assigned. Responsible for data collection and assisting in the evaluation of assigned grants.

EBCAP is committed to the safety of our employees and clients during this COVID-19 medical crisis. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination is required. We are currently conducting our interviews remotely and our new hires are attending orientation remotely.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION:

The Family Navigator will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field preferred.  Current certification as a Community Health Worker is strongly preferred. If not currently certified, an individual must be willing to pursue certification.

CHW certification requires:

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s Degree in a social science, research, or public health-related field or equivalent work experience in a similar field is preferred.
  • Certification through the RI Certification Board (RICB) as a Community Health Worker (CHW) OR requirements met to sit for the CHW certification exam within 12 months preferred. (Requirements include: six months or 1000 hours of paid or volunteer work experience within five years, 50 hours of supervision, 70 hours of education relevant to the domains established by the RICB, portfolio as designated by the RICB, and recertification and continuing education every two years).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word) required
  • Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in community engagement and outreach and/or related field preferred

Community residents and/or persons with lived experience of accessing maternal/early childhood services are preferred.  Bi-lingual and bi-cultural representing the population served as a plus.

For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (currently BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% of company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program, and more!

EBCAP is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/5022f092-2356-b5b2-fd3c-4c91babfcbe3/apply?source=2339566-CS-30162

Field Base Community Health Worker

$1,500 Sign On Bonus
Full-time
Reliable Transportation Required
Bilingual Spanish Preferred
CHW Certification Preferrred

The Field Base Community Health Worker is responsible for assessment, planning and implementing care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care. They also Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services, and manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact for the member. As a Field Base Community Health Worker (CHW), you will act in a liaison role with Medicaid members to ensure appropriate care is accessed as well as to provide home and social assessments and member education. The coordinator also addresses social determinant of health such as transportation, housing, and food access.

Together, we’re removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality healthcare that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well – being.

Working Schedule: Schedule is Monday through Friday any 8-hour shift to be determined by the hiring manager between the hours of 7 am to 6pm. No nights, weekends, or Holidays. This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.

Location: Warwick, Rhode Island

Local travel up to 50% and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
  • Utilize both company and community-based resources to establish a safe and effective case management plan for members
  • Collaborate with patient, family, and healthcare providers
  • Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community, and state supportive services
  • Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
  • Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the healthcare team
  • Document all member assessments, care plan and referrals provided.
  • Accountable to understand role and how it affects utilization management benchmarks and quality outcomes
  • You’ll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.
  • Engage members either face to face, telephonically or virtually
  • Help member set person-centered SMART goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals with regular follow up calls and ongoing documentation of progress towards goals met
  • Adhere to detailed, specific documentation requirements in the member’s health record
  • Proactively engage the member to manage their own health and healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills
  • As needed, help the member engage with mental health and substance use treatment
  • Utilize strong skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time, being self-motivated, driven toward quality results, managing time well, being very detailed oriented and organized, work well in a team and on your own, and ability to manage multiple deadlines

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?  Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
  • More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma / GED or higher or 5+ years of equivalent community outreach work experience
  • Must reside in Rhode Island for 2+ years
  • 1+ years of Field based Experience
  • 1+ year experience of knowledge of the resources available, culture, and values in the community
  • Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Intermediate computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel and Outlook and use multiple applications and the ability to learn new and sometimes complex program
  • Ability to travel locally approximately 50% of the time and up to 60 miles round trip with Reliable transportation, that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area, with a current and non-restricted state of Rhode Island Driver’s License and State-required insurance
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field or social work or Health Care Administration
  • Community Health Worker (CHW) State course completion
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Certified Medical Assistant
  • Background in managing populations with complex medical and behavioral needs,
  • Experience with electronic charting
  • Proven knowledge of Medicaid population
  • Fluency in Spanish and English

How to Apply

Apply at this link: https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/job/16966919/field-base-community-health-worker-warwick-ri/

Peer Specialists

3 Positions!
Gateway Healthcare
Johnston & Pawtucket
Full-time
Peer Specialist Certification Required

Summary:
As a Peer Specialist you would provide direct mental health service to clients in an emergency crisis inpatient outpatient community support program and residential settings. You would serve as a role model for clients and educate clients about self-help techniques and self-help group process; teach them effective coping strategies sometimes based on personal experience assist them in clarifying their goals for rehabilitation and recover; and help them to develop support systems. As a Peer Specialist you would perform a range of tasks designed to assist clients in regaining personal control over their lives and over their own recovery processed. You tasks would focus on facilitating the development of self-help skills support systems coping strategies and the increased hope and self-esteem that are central to recovery from psychiatric disability.

Responsibilities:
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process
Teach and support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery
Promote the knowledge of available service options and choices
Promote the utilization of natural resources within the community
Facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self worth
Be supportive of recovering person when in a crisis as part of the treatment team
Act as a role model to persons in recovery to inspire hope share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery
Model/mentor recovery process and demonstrate coping skills
Engage individuals who may be at risk and provide stage appropriate Recovery education and supports e.g. usage of the leveling system and evidence based practices
Assist in the orientation process for persons who are new to receiving mental health and/or co-occurring disorders services
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence and be trauma informed as relevant to the needs of individuals in recovery
Identify recovering persons abilities strengths and assets and assist them to recognize and use them
Assist individuals to identify their personal interests and goals
Educate and engage individuals in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan process as a means to recognize early triggers and signs of relapse and use of individual coping strategies as an alternative to more restrictive services
Facilitate Double Trouble 12 Step or other self-help groups for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders
Co-facilitate meetings to nurture a peer support culture e.g. community meetings peer council etc.
Assist individuals in develop and practicing the skills selected and defined on their rehabilitation/treatment plans. This may include offsite coaching sessions while the individual is attending community appointments or participating in activates e.g. social leisure and recreational activities and fostering spiritual connections with faith based organizations and participating in 12 Steps fellowships self-help and mutual support groups.
Support the individual in seeking to connect/reconnect with family friends and significant others and in learning how to improve or eliminate unhealthy relationships.
Participate in all meetings task forces advisory boards designated by regulatory bodies (BHDDH CMS and deemed status accreditation bodies)

22 hours of face to face contact per week

Other information:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Be self identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to other who are not using those services
Have personal experience and knowledge of recovery
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing
Have maintained within the last three (3) years at least 12 month of successful full or part time paid or voluntary work experience (not necessarily consecutive) or one year post-secondary education totaling 24 credit hours
Have completed and passed a Peer Specialist certification program approved by the Department


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Attend trainings on relevant topics such as substance abuse and psychiatric rehabilitation.
Participate in and complete all CBH mandatory in-services
Keep supervisory informed of all potential problematic situation/concerns/issues
Keep supervisor and team members informed about individual�s strengths accomplishments and obstacles they are experiencing in obtaining their recovery goals
Meet with supervisor at least one hour per week with a minimum of 3 contacts
Mobile staff require 6 hours of supervision before working off site independently

JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:

Be able to establish trusting relationships with their peers
Be able to work independently and as a member of a team
Be able to work evenings and weekends
Have good knowledge of city’s public transit system
Be able to use computer to record services or be willing to learn
May need to be able to climb stairs when visiting individuals in their apartments/residencies

ETHICS:

Uses and accesses information in client’s health information record or about a client only as necessary to actual duties and then only in accordance with access levels assigned to this position by Gateway Healthcare Inc. from time-to-time and in accordance with Gateway Healthcare Inc. policies rules and procedures as adopted by Gateway Healthcare Inc. from time-to-time.
Comply with agency ethics and codes of conduct in all contacts with clients co-workers and the community
Observe all agency policies and procedures.
Maintain up to date knowledge of agency policy and procedures protocols and guidelines to ensure observance and compliance.



INTERPERSONAL FACTORS:

Must be able to appreciate the sensitive/private nature and legal status of information about individual clients obtained maintained or used by Gateway Healthcare Inc. and to not access use disclose or request such information about a client unless necessary to the performance of his/her job.

How to Apply