6619 - Community Health Worker - Pomona, United States - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

Verified Company

Pomona, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a non-for-profit, community-based health care organization, whose mission is to transform lives by providing substance abuse, mental health, drug-free transitional living, family preservation, prevention and Family Health Center and other related health services to the residents of Southern California. If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic organization, please apply.

POSITION:
Community Health Worker
(Full Time Regular)

LOCATION:
American Recovery Center (ARC) - Pomona, CA

DUTIES:
The CHW will provide liaison and engagement type services to the community in the clinic setting. Some travel may be required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Care Coordination
System Navigation
Screenings and Assessments
Appointment Scheduling Assistance
Registration Assistance
Provide Education on Services and Resources
Outreach
Coaching and Social Support
Participation in Evaluation and Research
Participation in Required Training
Other duties as assigned
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Relationship and capacity building skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Advocacy skills.
Service coordination and navigation skills.
Ability to function well in a highpaced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Evaluation and research skills

Education and Experience:

Participation in Community Health Worker Academy or equivalent
No other prior experience or specific education necessary

Must have valid California driver's license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business. Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Recovering individuals must have a minimum two years clean, sober and abstinent to be considered for employment.

BENEFITS:

BHS offers a full complement of benefits for eligible employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Long & Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

BHS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
BHS will consider applicants with criminal history as required.

Pay:
$ $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: