Community Health Worker, First Connections

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

5d•$19 - $24

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.

Requirements

Community Health Worker Certification required; Bachelor degree preferred.
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 preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate with FC team in conducting a full needs assessment utilizing RI DOH standardized tools.
Determine with parent a family plan that addresses current identified needs.
Link and refer individuals/ families to appropriate culturally relevant resources and informal supports within their community.
Provide coordinated care and monitoring through contact with individuals, families, medical entities, community providers and referral sources.
Build and maintain positive, working relationships with medical entities, community organizations and service providers.
Teach self-advocacy skills.
Complete all RI DOH and Family Service paperwork including evaluations and written documentation of all communications with families, physicians, referral sources, community partners, etc.
Complete all documentation in accordance with agency standards and within established guidelines and timeframes.
Participate in ongoing reflective supervision with FC supervisor as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.