Community Health Worker

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

10d•$50,000

About The Position

The Community Health Worker provides intensive case management services to individuals who have a Health Needs Based criteria (HNBC) and risk-factor as defined by Mass Health. The Community Health Worker will support the Community Support Program (CSP) and Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Supplemental Housing Services provided through MassHealth. These services are designed to be maximally flexible in supporting individuals to implement their clinical treatment plans and attain the skills and resources needed to maintain community tenure.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mental Health, Social Services, or Criminal Justice is preferred. In some cases, experience may be considered a substitute for academic training.
Experience with and knowledge of affordable housing services and resources.
Experience working with people living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Knowledge of the following areas
Resources and systems impacting affordable housing and services required to support individuals with SMI/SUD to maintain tenancy
Person-centered, strengths-based principles and modalities
Clinical and psychiatric rehabilitation values, principles, and techniques
Prevalent health risks for adults with SMI/SUD
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid US Drivers License for at least 6 months and be able to successfully pass a driving record check.
Must be able to pass all applicable background checks
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport members.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and those with lived experience of BH conditions.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the completion of the Intake, Assessment, and Treatment Plan.
Conducts initial and ongoing risk assessment, designs personal crisis management plans, relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies with team clinician.
Drives referrals to any community or social services that align with a member's needs and goals.
Collaborates closely with PCP and other providers, including but not limited to community resources, to assure appropriate referrals based on the level of care needed which optimizes outcomes and minimizes risk.
Assists members in improving daily living skills so members are able to perform them independently or access services to support them in doing so.
Provides temporary assistance with transportation to essential medical and behavioral health appointments while transitioning to community-based transportation resources (e.g., public transportation resources, PT-1, etc.).
Accompanies members to essential health care appointments, as needed.
Assists with obtaining benefits, housing, and health care.
Collaborates with Emergency Services Programs/Mobile Crisis Intervention (ESP/MCIs) and/or outpatient providers; including working with ESP/MCIs to develop, revise and/or utilize crisis prevention plans and/or safety plans.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan and an employee-funded 403 (b) plan
Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
$500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!