Community Health Worker

Coastal Medical / Lifespan
Full-time
2 Years Experience
Certified or within one year
Apprenticeship Eligible

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; 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

�Capacityto multi-task think critically and problem solve

�Clear assessment creativity judgment and decision-making skills

�Ability to take initiative organize prioritize andfollow through withwork 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

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Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Family Advocate – Housing

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)
Full-time
Bachelor’s Degree Required

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a Full-time Housing Advocate located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue in East Providence, RI. We are seeking a motivated individual who is committed to enabling elders to live independently and comfortably in the community. We offer flexible hours, day/evening/weekend hours are available.

The Housing advocate provides enrollment and case management for, the Pay for Success program and Home Stabilization programs. Provides outreach and education to eligible clients referred for Pay for Success and Home Stabilization. Enters HIMS data entry for EBCAP’s Pay for Success; Responsibilities include activities related to community outreach, and identification of Pay for Success and Home Stabilization clients, conducting client assessments, managing housing information and referrals, client goal setting, and linkages according to the benchmark goals established in housing grants and identified EBCAP initiatives.

CORE DUTIES:


  • • Be familiar with the tenets and contractual requirements of assigned programs (e.g. Pay for Success and Home Stabilization).
  • • Provide case management services that link clients to services that will lead to the housing stabilization; and provide timely and professional documentation of service delivery. This includes comprehensive assessments and enrollment forms specific to the various programs; and the V-SPADT assessment for homeless families.
  • • Work collaboratively with EBCAP staff to address client needs.
    • Assist the Manager of Housing Support Services will documentation and billing of Home Stabilization clients
  • • Provide outreach/recruitment for EBCAP’s housing initiatives as needed.
    • Complete home visits to assess client current living situation and develop goals for assigned clients.
  • • Responsible for the submission of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of assigned programs.
  • • Maintain HIMS proficiency with HMIS management, data entry, and running of reports.
  • • Participate in supervision with Manager of Housing Support Services.
  • • Attend training and conferences to keep abreast of issues that affect the homeless population as necessary.
  • • Attend all staff meetings as required including Family Development team meetings and Family Center meetings.
  • • Establish trusting/non-judgmental relationships with consumers and set appropriate boundaries.
  • • Be knowledgeable of and comply with agency personnel policies/procedures.
  • • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROFICIENCY IN:

Be knowledgeable of relevant EBCAP, state and community services/resources and be proficient in securing those services for each consumer taking into consideration their individual needs. Demonstrate proficiency and/or be able to gain proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, and Trauma informed care

ABILITY TO:
Communicate and coordinate with other EBCAP programs, to accept referrals for EBCAP consumers who have the need for other services.

Be able to complete comprehensive/holistic assessment and implement/follow up with appropriate referrals/linkages including selected resources.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION
A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field or related field with two years of prior experience providing case management services.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier and printer. Ability drive a motor vehicle and walk up and down stairs.

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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.

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.

Early Intervention Parent Consultant

RIPIN
Salary Range: $20-$22/hour
Knowledge of EI Services Required
Bilingual Spanish Preferred

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.

Job Summary: 
The RIPIN Early Intervention Parent Consultant Program is funded through the Executive Offices of Health and Human Services, the lead agency for Rhode Islands Early Intervention system. RIPIN oversees the hiring, training and placement of a parent consultant in each of the Early Intervention Programs, located throughout the state. The primary purpose is to provide the Early Intervention system with an authentic parent voice and to support, educate and inform families whose children are enrolled in an Early Intervention Program (EIP).
 

Essential Functions:
•    To help the Early Intervention Program (EIP) by using the skills you’ve gained as a parent or primary caregiver of a child who has been in an EIP
•    To act as a resource to families and Early Intervention Providers
•    To help families by providing support, education, accessing community resources and facilitating workshops and support groups
•    To empower families with information and support as they transition from the EIP
•    To help families get more involved with the EIP and understand their important role
•    To represent the families in EI and their voice/perspective at various meetings
•    Attend RIPIN, program, and other meetings as assigned
•    Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
•    Promote RIPIN programs in Rhode Island
•    Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned
 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Strong communication skills to speak to groups, including staff, providers and parents
•    Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others
•    Knowledge of Early Intervention Services and the Transition Process
•    Ability to work across cultures in community and professional settings
•    Ability to work with a diverse group of parents and professionals
•    Ability to cooperatively work on a team
•    Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of RIPIN and the community
•    Bilingual/Spanish-speaking skills preferred
 

Education and Experience:
•    Parent or family member of a child recently involved with an Early Intervention Program
•    High school diploma/GED required
•    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


Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to talk or hear
  • Regularly 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
  • Parent Consultants are required to conduct home and community visits and travel between multiple provider sites

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:
•    May need to work in a variety of uncontrolled venues/environments
•    Night/weekend hours required to meet the needs of the program
•    Travel to any and all cities and towns in Rhode Island as assigned
•    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.

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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.

Katie Beckett Parent Consultant

RIPIN

Katie Beckett Parent Consultant

$20 – $22 / Hour

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.

Job Summary:

The Katie Beckett Parent Consultant provides peer-to-peer support, education and resources for families who are applying for Medical Assistance through the state’s Katie Beckett Program, as well as, guidance for those families whose child has been found not eligible for this program. The Parent Consultant refers families to appropriate community and state resources and acts as a liaison between DHS and RIPIN.

Essential Functions:

  • Speak with families via phone/email/in person when they need explanation of the following:
    • the application and help filling it out
    • more information or testing is needed to determine eligibility
    • the level of care criteria
    • the definition of a disability for a child per Social Security Administration
    • the appeals process
    • the resources that maybe available to families if they are not eligible- i.e. community resources, commercial insurance, programs that have not been explored by family, natural supports within their own families, schools and communities
  • To provide the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff with family perspective and how to promote family centered relationships
  • To create a good working relationship with DHS staff
  •  To advocate for families that need to have their application reviewed
  • To keep staff informed of family complaints and compliments
  • To give and receive constructive feedback from and to agency staff
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings deemed required by DHS and to help with other DHS programs under these same guidelines
  • Collect data needed and or requested by DHS & RIPIN
  • To educate RIPIN on the process of the Katie Beckett application
  • Inform RIPIN of trends in children’s services at DHS
  • Data reports
  • Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 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/Excel computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence
  • Strong communication skills to speak to groups, including staff, providers and parents
  • Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others
  • Knowledge of Katie Beckett Application and process
  • Ability to work across cultures in community and professional settings
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of parents and professionals
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of RIPIN and the community
  • Able to provide own transportation in an insured vehicle

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED and a combination of education and skills to effectively carry our responsibilities and assignments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/computer skills to record data, prepare reports and correspondence
  • Potential applicant should be an individual with a disability, a parent/family member/caregiver of a child with a disability or previous experience working with parents of children with disabilities

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand, and bend.
  • Required to have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Required to remain at their station for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

  • Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, may also be required to conduct visits in private homes, climbing up to three flights of stairs, and community locations.
  • Flexibility for travel related to job requirements.
  • Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Provide own reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and RI minimum requirements of auto insurance.
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Case Manager – Housing Stabilization

Salary: $23-27/hour

House of Hope CDC
Full-time
$23-$27/hour
Experience valued in lieu of degree
Apprenticeship Program Eligible

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/or lived 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.

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 and/or lived experince

House of Hope CDC promotes equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the selection process.

Interested parties please submit your resume via email to info@thehouseofhopecdc.org and note the position you are applying for.

CHW for Strong Families Start at Home Study

Brown University
Competitive hourly wage
Bilingual English and Spanish
1-2 years’ experience in Public Health Research (preferred)

As a Community Health Worker, you will be responsible for the following:
Delivering Interventions: Conduct home visits and phone calls to Latino families in both English and Spanish to deliver either a nutrition/parental feeding OR reading readiness intervention for parents of preschool-aged children.


Collaboration: Work closely with our research team to ensure the successful implementation of the project. Collaborate with project participants to build trust and rapport.


Resource and Connection Provision: Provide families with information, resources, and connections to federal nutrition programs and other state/local programs to support their health and well-being.


Family Engagement: Work with multiple families simultaneously and schedule home visits and phone calls at times convenient for the families, respecting their unique schedules and needs.


CHW for Strong Families Start at Home Study
Brown University
Providence, RI
Competitive hourly wage
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required)
1-2 years’ experience in Public Health Research (preferred)

Learn more and Apply

For more information, please contact Kelly Bouchard (kelly_bouchard@brown.edu)
or Dr. Alison Tovar (alison_tovar@brown.edu).

Learn more, including how to apply.

A Taste of African Heritage Instructor

Lifespan Community Health Institute
Part-time

Become a paid instructor of: A Taste of African Heritage, a free six-week cooking and nutrition course celebrating the healthy, vibrant, plant-based food traditions from across the African diaspora.
Expand your knowledge of nutrition, sample and learn simple cooking techniques for healthy living based on delicious African heritage food traditions.
Share this information with the community by becoming an instructor. The training is free and offered online.

Interested?

Contact Jeanette Nessett at jnessett@lifespan.org. Share flyer.

Housing Search Assistant

Providence Housing Authority
Full Time, Union, Permanent
Providence, RI
Salary $46,637.50
Bilingual Spanish Required
Apprenticeship Program Eligible

Purpose:

To provide housing search assistance to all eligible participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and other rental assistance programs as well as connecting participants to supportive services to assist with integration into the community.  

Essential Tasks of the Position:

  • Assess housing barriers of individual and families experiencing homelessness as well as victims of domestic violence to determine housing and service needs.
  • Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing.
  • Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.
  • Create and maintain consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, between several parties (ie.: tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies, debtors and creditors.)
  • Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs.
  • Assist participants in development of a strength-based/solution focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency; develop an effective timely referral network in order to ensure ongoing direction and support as needed.
  • Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities.
  • Maintain accurate daily logs records, monthly outcome reports, and files for each client.
  • Conduct presentations about the Housing Search Program during briefings.
  • Conduct outreach to landlords to develop a list of landlords and units that are available for participants receiving housing search assistance.
  • Assist landlords with accessing PHA landlord incentives and work as liaison with other landlord incentive programs.
  • Work with Strategy & Development Team with marketing with PHA’s Housing Search Assistance Program.

Secondary Tasks

  • Complete all appropriate monthly and annual reports as directed.
  • Maintain a complete working file providing activity documentation and copies of all corresponding paperwork.
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

  • Associates Degree in Human Services preferred plus two years related experience.
  • Experience working with low to very low-income participants in subsidized housing.

Experience in Related Field

  • Knowledge or understanding of tenant’s rights and responsibilities.
  • Concentrated record keeping, budgeting, and mathematical skills; ability to produce required reports to federal, state. and local government agencies and funding sources.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) required.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
  • Possess strong organizational skills with ability to meet a demanding workload.
  • Detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance.
  • Creative thinker/adaptive personality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, social service agencies, and landlords.
  • Experience with computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of population served.
  • A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems.
  • A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
  • The ability to establish and set appropriate limits with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals.
  • The capacity to maintain a role to empower clients and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
  • Valid driver’s license and a car.

How to Apply

Apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=10ac8a03-a206-4cd5-967a-0c3a76ecf7b9&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=489895

Community Health Worker

Providence Housing Authority
20.00 per hour
Bilingual English/Spanish
CHW Certification Required
Full Time, Temporary
Apprenticeship Program Eligible

Job Description:

Purpose: The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a dependable and caring member of their community. The CHW works to improve the health and wellbeing of peers who are PHA residents in public housing by connecting them to health and social services, providing social support, and helping them to advocate for their health needs. Our CHW focuses on public safety, safe & healthy housing, and how the physical environment effects the health and wellbeing of families living in PHA. They engage in community building efforts to improve the safety of the neighborhoods that they serve, and to help residents come together to advocate for their housing rights.

Essential Tasks of the Position:

The Community Health Worker supports the PHA residents towards COVID-19 response and recovery; also addressing the social and health care needs of the PHA residents; connecting residents to primary care, behavioral health, and other resources either within the PHA organization or within the community.

•    Work one-on-one with residents to address health concerns with their homes.

•    Work one-on-one with residents to assess their healthcare and social service needs and to refer and connect to services whenever possible.

•    Work one-to-one with residents to set health-promoting goals and help them to meet these goals.

•    Attend monthly networking meetings convened by Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI); to collectively problem solve and to share resources.

•    Network with existing health and community-based organizations to learn about opportunities for their clients and share their clients’ needs with these agencies.

•    Support the work of other Resident Services Department staff and Property Management staff to address resident social determinants of health.

•    Upon completion of the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP), Teach two classes within one year of certification. (See below)

•    Meet requirements of the Training Program (See below)

Training:

•    As a CHW Trainee, the Community Health Worker will be trained and certified in the CHWARI CORE CHW Certification, through the RI Certification Board.

•    The CHW will be responsible for meeting on-the-job competencies, assessed by his/her supervisor/mentor.

•    Complete RIDOH’s Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSM).

•    Upon completion of the training requirements and competencies, CHWs receive a Certificate of Completion which is a nationally recognized credential.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

•    High school diploma or GED

Experience in Related Field

•    Experience with customer service, social services, health care or community-related work is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

•    Ability to speak both Spanish and English fluently and to write English fluently, required.

•    Strong preference will be given to individuals living in public housing and participants in the Section 8 Program.

•    Determination to make a difference in their own community.

•    Excellent listening and communication skills.

•    Compassionate, empathetic, respectful & logical.

•    Open to working closely with clients who struggle with health-related issues of all kinds, including mental illness and addiction at all levels.

•    Respectful, sensitive and non-judgmental towards individuals who may suffer from traumas and/or disabilities.

•    Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.

•    Strong presence in one-on-one meetings.

How to Apply

Please apply at provhousing.org here.

If you have any questions please reach out to 401-270-3344 or email at Aosorio@provhousing.org

Community Health Worker Lead

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.

Apply Here

https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/a8e4b3f1-5e3f-190e-8f2d-8ffc734b194b/apply