Community Health Worker: State Opioid Response [Mansfield, OH]
About The Position
Are you a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering meaningful work that makes a lasting impact? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Community Health Worker: State Opioid Response. In this role, you'll play a vital part in helping clients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors, helping us move forward with purpose and precision. The ideal candidate values continuous learning, leads with a welcoming spirit, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about supporting people and building stronger communities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program or Associates Degree, within one year of date of hire.
- Lived Experience with addiction treatment (individuals that have been successful in the recovery process and help others who are experiencing similar situations) or Peer Recovery Support Specialist.
- Ability to be insured on the commercial auto insurance policy based on driving record including active driver’s license and personal automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
- Employment offers conditional upon completion of a background screen including fingerprinting and a drug screen.
- Within the first 90 days of employment: BLS and completion of health screenings as outlined in the credentialing policy are required for successful completion of orientation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct required monthly home visits to provide clients with learning opportunities, guidance, and resource connections to support their recovery.
- Complete and maintain accurate written and electronic database records in accordance with ODH and/or grant funder standards.
- Coordinate and/or conduct initial and ongoing screening/assessments of clients; determine concerns, priorities, and resources for each client and assist them with creating goals. This includes the required GPRA interviews and documentation.
- Adheres to timelines mandated for enrollment, assessments, and screenings outlined by the Ohio Department of Health and the community Pathways Hub and grant entity.
- Work alongside clients to connect to services in a way that promote self-sufficiency.
- Facilitate communication and client involvement in referrals to other agencies and maintaining records and other documentation related to the referrals.
- Plan and organize own work to meet priorities and deadlines (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly)
Benefits
- Your ideas, input, and contributions are valued and recognized.
- Excellent clinical, administrative, and management support.
- Forward-thinking, collaborative, transparent, and inclusive company culture.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Competitive Market Value Compensation.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
