East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)
Full-time
Certification required within 6 months
One year experience required
Apprenticeship Program Eligible
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full time Community Health Worker Lead to assist the CHW Manager with administrative tasks related to reporting requirements and supervision of CHWs. The Lead will Collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary community health team comprised of community health staff, behavioral health master level clinicians and primary care practice staff to promote patient-centered care by screening to identify alcohol and substance abuse issues. Assess patients dealing with complex medical, behavioral health and/or substance issues as well as social determinants of health, who require a more intensive home and community-based intervention, by offering team and community-based resources and referrals, provide system navigation, support, care coordination, and ongoing case management to meet those needs.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of an Associates degree in a social science, research or public health-related field preferred. Certification through the RI Certification Board (RICB) as a Community Health Worker or requirements met to sit for CHW certification exam within 6 months. (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 continuation education every two years.) Minimum of one (1) year work experience in substance abuse setting, health coaching, motivational interviewing and/or related field. Experience working with primary care and/or behavioral healthcare providers preferred. Experience working with patients to manage their health, navigate systems, access social service resources, and provide care coordination preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word) 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!
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.
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