Community Health Worker, DCYF CHT

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

14h

About The Position

The Trauma Systems Therapy- Community Health Worker 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. Provide Enhanced Case Management (ECM) to assist the family/youth to access necessary services to improve the quality of life. Advocates for youth and family in navigating the child welfare system.

Requirements

Community Health Worker Certification required; Bachelor degree preferred.
Availability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of families, including 2-3 late evenings weekly.
Ability to complete training and meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 6 months of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide Case Management to youth associated with the Enhanced Case Management Program (note: Case Manager may have a mix of cases between CHT and ECM cases which may be more or less depending on the needs of the program).
Assist youth in ECM program to achieve independent living skills and achieve their goals based on their service plan.
Participate with Trauma Systems Therapy- Community Health Team in conducting a full needs assessment utilizing RI DOH standardized tools.
Determine with caregivers 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 supervision with supervisor as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.