Community Health Worker

This position is eligible for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds which includes a one-time $750 sign-on bonus payable after the completion of 90 days of employment as well as a monthly stipend of up to $694.50 which is based upon the hours worked in the previous month for as long as the funds are guaranteed by the State.

What You'll Be Doing
The Community Health Worker in our Family Stabilization Program will provide support to the staff and families in the program such as practicing skills implemented by practitioners with families, supporting recovery efforts and some administrative duties such as answering phone calls and taking messages, managing email communications and community outreach efforts. 
 
The Family Stabilization Program provides therapeutic counseling and case management services to support families with a child or children at imminent risk of out-of-home placement. The program emphasizes the importance of providing at-home stability that strengthens a family’s ability to raise safe and healthy children who are ready to learn and succeed.  
 
Your Main Priorities
•    Schedules and attend check-in sessions with families to support treatment; helps families practice skills.  
•    Completes contact notes and uploads/transfers documentation to appropriate Electronic Health Record (HER) system.  
•    Provides progress updates to referral sources and maintains relationships with other agencies.  
•    Collects and assembles community recourse information.  
•    Attend the required meetings to discuss cases, openings, opportunities, etc.  
•    Accompanies coworkers on in-home visits to support delivery of services.  
•    Help families complete paperwork as needed.  
•    Transport clients to sessions as needed.  
•    Other duties as assigned. 
 
Qualifications 
•    Highest school diploma or equivalent required.  
•    3+ years of experience related to the role, professional or lived experience accepted.  
•    Health Worker certification a plus.  
•    Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.  
•    Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.  
•    Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
•    Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. 
•    Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. 
•    Must be able to authorize Child & Family to complete Motor Vehicle Record check. 
•    The ideal candidate will be required to meet all pre-employment requirements such as background checks and medical clearances. 

Travel Requirements 
Site location: Middletown, RI or Providence, RI 
Travel throughout the state required. 

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