Community Health Worker -Housing

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in four Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are flexible members of a health care team who work with vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes. The goal of the CHW is to improve the health of the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

The Community Health Worker - Housing will engage clients in all areas of housing, which includes a housing plan, advocating for the clients, visiting clients in their home once they are housed and developing skills to remain housed. They will also problem solve housing related issues and utilize housing practices such as diversion, shared housing, navigation, and motivational interviewing, and provide clients with ongoing assessment, matching changing needs with appropriate services and referring to needed resources (primary care, behavioral health care, recovery servcies, SNAP, Social Security, transportation, employment, etc).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Community Health Worker certification within 12 months of hire
• Deep personal commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Aspire Indiana Health
• Strong ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly confidential information with professionalism
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting
• Demonstrate respect for the patients confidentiality practices, as well as for the expertise of other team members
• Must exhibit ability to work with targeted population, and possess knowledge of and ability to relate to community resources
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
• Must have reliable transportation and utilize personal vehicle to transport self/others and to attend trainings and/or meetings
• Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.
• All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve.
• We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related human service field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred
• One (1) year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in all areas of housing, which includes a housing plan
• Advocate for the clients
• Visit clients in their home once they are housed
• Develop skills to remain housed
• Problem solve housing related issues
• Utilize housing practices such as diversion, shared housing, navigation, and motivational interviewing
• Provide clients with ongoing assessment, matching changing needs with appropriate services
• Refer clients to needed resources (primary care, behavioral health care, recovery services, SNAP, Social Security, transportation, employment, etc.)

Benefits

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
• Health Savings Account
• Group Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Life, AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED