Community Health Worker

VinFen

  • Lowell, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Overview:We are hiring for a Community Health Worker to provide care coordination to individuals with Psychiatric Conditions and / or Substance Use Disorders.Schedule:Salary:The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides care coordination and connection to social services and community resources to individuals with psychiatric conditions and/or substance use disorders, many of whom receive outpatient services at Vinfen's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The Community Health Worker is a key member of a larger care team and works closely with a licensed behavioral health clinician, housing support specialist and care transitions clinician. The Community Health Worker provides outreach and engagement to members within various community settings, contributes to the development of assessment and care planning, focuses on health and wellness coaching, and coordinates health care and community-based resources to address Social Determinants of Health.The Community Health Worker also:
  • Provides outreach to and engages people referred to the Care Coordination program via phone, video and in person within various community settings to promote effective service delivery and use.
  • Coordinates and contributes to the completion of required assessments to identify member needs.
  • Coordinates with members and the team clinician to design personal crisis management plans, including relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies.
  • Coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the person-centered care plan.
  • Refers members to needed community or social service organizations to address barriers to health and community tenure and support members to use those services and resources effectively.
Response to Covid-19Our response to promote safety during the coronavirus includes:
  • Hiring process conducted via virtual and phone interviews
  • Virtual New Employee Orientation
  • Increased sanitation measures in all programs and group homes
  • PPE provided to all positions working closely with others
Responsibilities:About Vinfen:Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:
  • A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
  • First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
  • Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
  • 15 days of Vacation per year
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  • 3 Personal Days per year
  • Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
About Us:Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit .My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Qualifications:Vaccine Mandate PolicyAll new employees, interns, and volunteers within Vinfen's Massachusetts programs will be required to be fully vaccinated (14 days beyond last shot of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days beyond receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine), or have received the first shot in a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) with an appointment scheduled for the second dose. A 2nd dose must be received within six weeks of hire and the first shot prior to New Employee Orientation or have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with Vinfen.Job Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years care management experience preferred. Experience working with people living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
  • BA/BS in human-services related field preferred. In some cases, experience may be considered a substitute for academic training
  • Preference given to bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and those with lived experience of psychiatric conditions or substance use disorders.
  • Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) preferred but not required
  • Must have access to and be willing to use a fully insured, reliable personal vehicle
  • Must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
  • Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire. Vinfen offers trainings upon hire.
  • Must be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.

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