High Risk Community Health Worker

Position: High Risk Community Health Worker - Full Time - Days
* Document interactions, referrals, and outcomes; collect and report required data points in accordance with grant requirements and program guidelines.
* Screen for social determinants of health and barriers impacting individual outcomes, including mental health needs, substance use, transportation, housing instability, and food insecurity.
* Address identified needs by connecting individuals to appropriate community-based programs and resources through the Unite Us platform and other referral pathways.
* Assess, identify, and strengthen connections to recovery and treatment resources by mapping available services, understanding referral patterns, and supporting individuals in accessing appropriate options as they become available.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources, including shelters, support groups, food pantries, mental health treatment providers, transportation options, and financial assistance programs.
* Assist individuals in applying for and utilizing services provided through state and federal agencies and local service providers.
* Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field OR equivalent combination of education/experience combined required.
* Obtain C3 De-Escalation certification within one year required.
* Knowledge of government-based resources offered and criteria
* Knowledge of basic health, social determinants, and social work principals.
* Screen for and make referrals to address social determinants of health, such as housing, transportation, and food insecurity.
* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
* Flexible and adaptable to change with a rapidly changing health-care environment.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to be agile in addressing individual, team and community needs.
* Ability to support vulnerable individuals of all ages, typically from underserved, low-income communities in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
* Utilizes computer and word processing software in preparing reports, correspondence, and progress notes on individuals
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