Community Health Worker, DCYF Caring Dads
About The Position
The CHW will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support referrals to the Caring Dads program. CHW is responsible for engaging and providing extensive Case Management for referred Fathers; assist with completing Intake documents; Social Determinants of Health and other screening tools; identifying areas of need; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services. CHW will co-facilitate specialized 17-week group intervention meetings for referred Fathers aimed to promote healthy family interaction, active listening, child centered parenting, and foster non-abusive, co-parenting relationships. Additionally, the CHW will serve as the “Mother Contact” connecting with the identified partner to discuss Caring Dads program components, complete a Social Determinants of Health screening as needed, identify needs and ensure referrals are made to the appropriately matched services and provide ongoing support and monitoring as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Ability to meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 12 months of employment
- Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of community based organizations, coalitions and stakeholders
- Commitment and sensitivity to issues related to the needs of parents and children, as survivors of Domestic Violence
- Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member
- Ability to provide services at agency sites, community locations, and virtually as required
- Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings
- Must pass RI BCI, National Fingerprint & DCYF CANTS check
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Community Health Worker Certification preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred
- Prior experience in group facilitation, victim advocacy, domestic violence offenders and/or crisis intervention preferred
Responsibilities
- Engaging and providing extensive Case Management for referred Fathers
- Assisting with completing Intake documents, Social Determinants of Health and other screening tools
- Identifying areas of need and ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services
- Co-facilitating specialized 17-week group intervention meetings for referred Fathers
- Serving as the “Mother Contact” connecting with the identified partner to discuss Caring Dads program components
- Completing a Social Determinants of Health screening as needed for partners
- Identifying needs and ensuring referrals are made to the appropriately matched services for partners
- Providing ongoing support and monitoring as needed for partners
Benefits
- health
- dental
- work life benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
