Community Health Worker

Salary: $18.42 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift
: M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule;
Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required
: Y

Settings
: office, field

The Community Health Worker will work directly with individuals who use substances and help facilitate increased linkages and retention in substance use, mental health, and medical services for Texas residents living with substance use disorders (SUD). This position will be required to obtain State approved Community Health Worker (CHW) certification within 6 months of employment:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Required:

At least 2 years experience in the field of substance abuse and/or mental health. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following: substance use outreach; substance use intervention; or substance use treatment. Minimum of one (1) year of experience, in at least two of the following: working with prison populations; working with individuals experiencing housing instability;

working with individuals with SUDs, HIV/STDs, and/or behavioral health issues; community health work.

Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications

Required:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to Permia Care's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Must receive state approved CHW certification within 6 months of hire.

• Provide direct support services to clients as directed by supervisor including helping clients navigate Permia Care and other systems of care within the community, use evidence-based models to enhance the delivery of support services, transport individuals, and assist with understanding and communicating with medical personnel.
• Provide indirect support services to clients as directed by supervisor.
• Provide supervisor with time availability schedule as requested.
• Complete required documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Provide individual services to consumers with severe and persistent substance abuse and mental illness, if applicable.
• Provide community members with resources, services and information related to health and wellness.
• Connect individuals with local healthcare providers and social services.
• Education community members on healthy behaviors and disease prevention.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Collect data and maintain records.
• Meet unit performance measures or targets.
• Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Open and process mail/email in a timely manner.
• Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach.
• Display professionalism when representing Permia Care and the program in the community.
• Maintain…