Bilingual Community Health Worker, DCYF Best Start

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

12d•$22 - $30

About The Position

CHW will conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in family homes and other community venues as appropriate. Responsible for engaging clients; implementing screening tools; identifying areas of need; developing action plans; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services; and providing ongoing support and monitoring. Care coordination. Working closely with DCYF. Cases open up to 6 months.

Requirements

Community Health Worker Certification
Ability to complete training and meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 6 months of employment.
Spanish bilingual required.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member.
Ability to provide services in client’s homes, health clinic, community locations and other agency sites.
Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings.
Experience working with young children and their families.
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree preferred.
Prior experience in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in family homes and other community venues as appropriate.
Engage clients.
Implement screening tools.
Identify areas of need.
Develop action plans.
Ensure referrals are made to appropriately matched services.
Provide ongoing support and monitoring.
Care coordination.
Working closely with DCYF.