EBCAP
Full-time, Temporary
Warren/Bristol
Bilingual or ASL preferred

Community Health Worker – Health Equity Zone (HEZ)

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time, part-year, temporary Community Health Worker who will collaborate with Warren and Bristol Health Equity Zone (HEZ), East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), community partners, and residents.

Responsibilities:

The Community Health Worker will provide outreach at community gathering places, events, local spaces, and high-traffic areas where people congregate. Increase collaboration with populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 by engaging local influencers to increase awareness, reduce social isolation, and strengthen social cohesion.

Guide individuals and families to practice positive, responsible health behaviors through emotional and social support, provide coaching and problem-solving strategies, and monitor and reinforce progress on health behavior goals. Support efforts to expand resources for those socially isolated through referrals to health, behavioral health, and social support services.

Build an inventory of local resources that will help to connect people to needed services and supports, and to identify service systems gaps and barriers.

May provide direct staffing support to EBCAP departments such as the food pantry and Family Center to meet identified populations where they are. Enter demographic and service data into EBCAP’s client database as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree in social science, research, public health-related field, or equivalent work experience in a similar field is preferred.

Applicants with bilingual capabilities and/or proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) are encouraged to apply.

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.

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

TO APPLY: https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/02c9ec45-c99e-cc57-20b0-1eb1e5dba09a/apply?source=3261406-CS-30162

East Bay Community Action Program
Warren
Full-time
Peer Recovery Coach Certification
2 years experience in recovery outreach

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full time Outreach Peer Recovery Support Specialist for Behavioral Health Services at the Recovery Center in Warren, RI. Join our expanding program and support a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The Support Specialist will provide “street outreach” recovery support services to a population that has either limited access to services or the inability to directly access services. He/she will provide outreach recovery coaching for clients and family members in community settings such as soup kitchens, homeless shelters, church outreach centers, etc. He/she will assist clients to prioritize and obtain appropriate referrals and/or services, such as health/dental/behavioral healthcare, housing, vocational services, social service benefits, and Narcan education.

This position requires RI Certification as a Peer Recovery Coach with a minimum of 2 years working in a recovery/street outreach setting, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance. This position is full time Monday through Friday and may include Saturday. The successful candidate would receive training in EBCAP’s electronic medical record which is NextGen.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.

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

House of Hope / CDC
Full-time, $23-27 /hr
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Housing Stabilization Case Worker provides case management and housing support services to homeless men and women dealing with significant barriers to obtaining and maintaining stable housing.  The Housing Stabilization Case Worker provides case management, including but not limited to, resolution of issues that have led to homelessness, work toward decreasing barriers, life skills coaching and skill building, employment search and/or applying for benefits, and coordination of care with other service providers necessary for maintaining stable housing. As a Housing Frist agency, all services are person-centered and person-directed using a harm reduction, trauma-informed framework to address client needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services, or equivalent of related education and experience.
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable populations in diverse environments.
• Demonstrated suitability to work with disadvantaged and challenging individuals and families in a diverse environment.
• Knowledge of community resources such as, but not limited to, physical and mental health services, accessing benefits and employment, addiction, and housing supports.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills including assessing risk factors and recognizing emergency and crisis situations.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of interviewing, assessment, counseling and the ability to plan, develop and implement case and treatment plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain client/worker boundaries.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community providers, superiors, co-workers, and associates.
• Ability to structure and manage time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations in regards to documentation standards.
• Present a neat and professional appearance, display identification as required by the position, and abide by all House of Hope policies and procedures.
• Possess basic computer skills; including Word, Excel, Internet,and e-mail.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to own vehicle for daily travel and Client transport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in relationship building/rapport building with clients.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of Clients for the purpose of determining housing needs, housing search capabilities, as well as potential barriers to maintaining housing, with the goal of developing and individualized person-centered case plan of short and long-term goals utilizing harm reduction, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches.
• Perform comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information as appropriate.
• Provides emotional support, assistance with problem-solving, facilitate referrals to community resources, general advocacy, and crisis intervention activities for clients.
• Ensure access to resources and services and provide support to assist clients in remaining stably housed and foster independence.
• Complete appropriate documentation of services provided for the client in file and through HMIS.
• Accompany clients to appointments for support as needed.
• Maintain contact through regular home and community visits with clients to provide needed supports, skill building, and life skills coaching to ensure housing stability and increased independence.
• Engage in landlord communications and advocacy in regard to the client for support to maintain housing if needed.
• Complete housing applications for other permanent, affordable housing options outside of the program.
• Obtain all necessary releases and consent forms from clients.
• Establish and maintain confidential case files for residents and complete progress notes for each client by adhering to documentation standards and any other clinical correspondence as required.
• Knowledge of community resources, including but not limited to, such as medical, psychological, educational, social services, legal, housing and how to apply and use them effectively.
• Establish working relationships with representatives in other agencies to support individuals in attaining services such as addiction, mental health, medical care, financial resources, medical benefits, etc. In addition, effectively communicate and articulate the needs of our residents needs to others, both orally and through written correspondence.
• Ability to recognize emergency and crisis situations, and take action and seek intervention when needed.
• Provide and coordinate referrals, emergency services, and crisis intervention to residents as needed.
• Be considerate of each resident’s privacy and confidentiality and respect the racial, religious, cultural and linguistic background of each resident and help to promote the continuance of his or her cultural identity as much as possible.
• Be a liaison to families, representatives of social services, and other agencies for clients.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings and actively seek guidance as needed.
• Attend all housing first training modules and core competency training modules.
• Attend, prepare, and actively participate in all HOH departmental required trainings and or staff meetings within the building or other training facility. This may include an assignment, preparing an agenda, or engage in problem-solving and procedures.
• Follow all policies and procedures of House of Hope.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the job for House of Hope and may vary at times according to department objectives and needs for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Salary to commensurate with experience.  Applicants with lived experience of homelessness are encouraged to apply.

Interested parties please submit your resume and cover letter via email to banderson@thehouseofhopecdc.org with the subject line “Housing Stabilization Case Manager Application”

Please note due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

House of Hope CDC promotes equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the selection process

Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (mhari.org)
30hours/week $25/hour

About The Program: Bridging the Divide: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Mental Healthcare is a new program at MHARI. The program aims to reduce disparities in our mental healthcare system, eliminate stigma, and increase access to treatment in underserved communities. The program’s work centers around:

• ● outreach activities in marginalized communities
• ● community research projects
• ● policy development and advocacy
• ● A Diversity Pipeline which offers scholarships, internships and mentorships to BIPOC graduate students in Rhode Island College’s School of Social Work and Clinical MentalHealth Counseling Program to help increase representation in Rhode Island’s mentalhealthcare professions.

The program’s work is guided by MHARI’s community-based Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council, which meets monthly.

Program Manager Responsibilities:

• ● Oversee all daily operations of the Bridging the Divide program
• ● Design, develop and implement the Diversity Pipeline program for RIC graduate students. Oversee and steward the application and award processes for scholarships, internships and mentorships. Serve as the point of contact for this program.
• ● Collaborate with Rhode Island College on efforts to address racial bias in the Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) licensing exam.
• ● In collaboration with MHARI’s community-based DEI Advisory Council, develop, implement and lead community outreach projects, programs and events that support the following areas in the mental health realm: education, advocacy, community research, treatment, policy, equity, diversity, inclusion, prevention, and ending stigma.
• ● Coordinate Mental Health First Aid trainings for community health workers
• ● Work with MHARI’s Executive Director and relevant external stakeholders to address the lack of uniformity in the collection of demographic data from licensed behavioral health providers and consumers (via licensing requirements, intake forms, or insurance enrollment).
• ● Promote and support the establishment of support groups and peer support specialists in minority communities.
• ● Help MHARI become a leader on inclusive hiring and recruitment policies. Promote our policies as model templates that other behavioral health providers in Rhode Island might follow.
• ● Oversee Bridging the Divide’s program evaluation efforts. In collaboration with staff and other stakeholders, design and implement evaluation tools and procedures. Collect, maintain, analyze and report pertinent data per funders’ contracts.
• ● Attend and lead monthly DEI Advisory Council meetings. Attend meetings with staff and other stakeholders as needed.
• ● In collaboration with MHARI co-workers, pursue policy and administrative solutions. This might include lobbying at the State House, meeting with Rhode Island’s leaders, and partnering with stakeholders at the state and community
• levels.
• ● Seek resource development opportunities and share them with the Executive Director and fundraising consultant. Participate in fundraising efforts, including events, grant writing, meetings with funders, and online campaigns.
• ● Supervise DEI interns and volunteers, track their hours, and regularly meet with them.
• ● Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, places of worship, schools, students, parents, mental health providers, relevant state departments, and other stakeholders. Represent MHARI to the public in a
• positive light.
• ● Maintain prompt communication with external stakeholders and MHARI coworkers. Serve as our community liaison by maintaining the ‘info@mhari.org’ inbox and responding to our office voicemail messages
• ● Work with MHARI’s website developer and staff to maintain the program’s webpage
• ● Write press releases, reports, correspondence, and other materials as needed
• ● Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the role:

• ● Rhode Island resident with knowledge of our state’s diverse communities
• ● A strong understanding of the need for equity, diversity and inclusion in mentalhealth
• ● Professional integrity – honesty, reliability, respect, open communication, strong work ethic
• ● Must be self-directed and able to work independently and remotely
• ● 3 to 5 years of leadership experience, especially but not limited to program management or project management
• ● 3 to 5 years of experience leading educational projects or programs
• ● 1 to 2 years experience with community research, evaluation, policy development, community organizing, and/or fundraising
• ● Creativity and a vision for what this program can achieve and become
• ● Confidence presenting to adults and youth/young adults in virtual or in-person settings.
• ● Passion for community service
• ● Strong organizational skills and the drive to take projects from concept to completion
• ● Excellent problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and resilience in the face of change and challenges
• ● Exceptional communication skills (speaking, writing, and listening)
• ● Experience using G-mail and Google Drive, SurveyMonkey, Zoom, and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint, social media

‘The DEI Program Manager Position will work a total of 30 hours per week at $25 per hour ($39,000/year). Health and dental insurance benefits and paid vacation are included. This is a two-year grant-funded position. Continuing the position beyond two years is subject to raising additional funds and is a priority for MHARI. This position reports to the Executive Director. MHARI is a permanently remote organization. Post pandemic, staff will continue to work from home but will be expected to physically attend community meetings as necessary. We offer a flexible work schedule and welcome those who have lived experience with mental illness.

To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé and two writing samples to employment@mhari.org by June 3rd, end of day.
About MHARI: Founded in 1916, the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island’s mission is to promote and nourish mental health through policy development, advocacy and education. We listen to, speak for, and advance the interests and rights of people

CHWARI is offering TWO FREE Core Competency Community Health Worker Trainings in the coming weeks.  One is a Standard Pace and takes place over 13 weeks, meeting once a week over zoom.  One is an Accelerated Pace and takes place over 7 weeks, meeting twice a week over zoom.  Both contain the modules and hours necessary to apply for your Community Health Worker Certification with the RICB.  

Please apply for the Standard CHW Core Training if your schedule accommodates only one evening of live class a week and one set of assignments. This option will likely appeal to those who are employed full time and perhaps have significant other familial responsibilities or other extra-work activities. CHW Core Competency Training – Standard Pace runs April 20th – July 13, Wednesdays, 6-8pm  

Please apply for the Accelerated CHW Core Training if your schedule can fairly easily accommodate two evenings of live zoom classes a week, with two corresponding sets of assignments. This option will likely appeal to people who are unemployed, part time employed, or full time employed but with few other time commitments and who wish to get certified as soon as possible. CHW Core Competency Training – Accelerated Pace runs May 9 – June 23, Mondays & Thursdays 6-8pm

Possible reasons to choose the Accelerated option:

-you work better and enjoy making connections among content areas when your learning is concentrated 
-your employer has an upcoming deadline for you to obtain your CHW certification. 
-you want to be certified as a CHW as soon as possible so you can apply for Medicaid reimbursement for your work when the federal government approves that for our state.
-for summer planning, you’d like to be done by late June rather than mid July

Rhode Island Free Clinic
Providence
Competitive Salary & Benefits Including Health & Dental Insurance
Start Date: June
Full Time, Permanent
Bilingual English Spanish

POSITION SUMMARY

Patient Navigator/Community Health Worker (40 hours): The full-time Bilingual Patient Navigator/Community health Worker will work as a strategic partner with Clinic staff and volunteers to further our model of high-quality, community-based healthcare services for uninsured adults. Reporting to the Clinic Practice Manager, they will work with RI Department of Health Programs including Wise Women Program and Women’s Cancer & Colorectal Screening Programs, as well as other Clinic interventions and programs, community resources, and Electronic Medical Records. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties:
• Serve as program liaison between the Clinic and RI Department of Health.
• Identify and enroll Patients in the Wisewoman Program and Women’s Canner Screening Program, and additional programs including smoking cessation and others. 
• Assist patients to overcome barriers and support adherence to program activities.
• Provide exceptional navigation to connect patients with resources, and remove barriers to health care in general.
• Support medical providers by providing tools and resources to help patients, including regular monitoring of health indicators including blood pressure at home.
• Take patient vital signs, height and weight; record information in Electronic Medical Record and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform EKGs and waived testing (Glucometer, Urine Dips).
• Coordinate access to community-based activity such as YMCA memberships.
• Perform tracking, follow up, and data collection/maintenance to monitor client progress, and support grant reporting.

Administrative duties:
• Work with clinic nurse and staff to ensure efficient patient flow during clinic sessions.
• Greet patients, volunteers and Clinic guests.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and documentation of specific deliverables for care.
• Outreach to patients in a timely manner aligned with Clinic priorities & program guidelines.
• Provide assistance to develop and generate reports from Electronic Medical Record.
• Assist staff with data collection for grants and reporting.

Other Duties:
• Bilingual staff will work with Clinic & Wellness Nurses and other providers to provide interpreter services as necessary.
• Facilitates referrals to outside sources, tracks referrals & informs patient of upcoming appointments by phone & by mail.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Critical thinking skills, initiative, reliability, follow-through, flexibility, and responsibility are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Commitment to the Clinic’s mission and volunteer model of Medical Home care.

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stoop, bend and turn without difficulty.
• Meet with patients in the community; at their home or other community setting.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Rhode Island Free Clinic (www.rifreeclinic.org) provides free comprehensive primary health care to uninsured, working poor, and low-income adults; and, serves as an educational site for trainees in health care fields. Care is provided through a dynamic statewide network of volunteer medical professionals working with academic, medical, and community partners, leveraging robust health care resources with a vitality that is unmatched in Rhode Island and remarkable in the nation. In 2020, the Clinic mobilized nearly 600 volunteers and community partners to provide over 13,000 patient visits to underserved adults, and over 5,700 hours of training for students in health care fields.   

How to Apply

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TO APPLY:  Please email RESUME and COVER LETTER to: info@rifreeclinic.org.
No calls please.