Community Health Worker

PermiaCare; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

PermiaCare in Texas seeks a Community Health Worker to assist individuals with substance use disorders in accessing and remaining in medical, mental health, and social services. You will obtain CHW certification within 6 months and work in office and field settings under supervision.

The role requires a valid Texas driver's license, background checks, and ability to travel as needed. Compensation includes $18.41/hour and potential sign-on bonus, with standard shift hours and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: at least 2 years in substance abuse and/or mental health.
• Must obtain State approved CHW certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to clients as directed by supervisor.
• Navigate PermiaCare and other systems of care for clients.
• Transport individuals and assist with communicating with medical personnel.
• Complete required documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Connect individuals with local healthcare providers and social services.

Skills

Substance use knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR

Job description

Salary: $18.41 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

POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

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 www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/chw within 6 months of employment.

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

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 PermiaCare'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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct support services to clients as directed by supervisor including helping clients navigate PermiaCare 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 target...
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MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties):

• Support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate client recovery.
• Promote the knowledge of available service options.
• Facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth in clients.
• Supportive of clients and encourages them to utilize choice and voice in their treatment.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of job sites.
• Ensure that all client records are in safe and appropriate locked files.
• Provide translation, if applicable.
• Participate in team meeting or staffings.
• Participate in community activities and/or attends community meetings as needed.
• Participate in workgroups and committees as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to address behavioral health disparities in the program service area, increase opportunities for substance users, including opioid users, to reduce harms related to substance use.
• Ability to increase retention in substance use and mental health services.
• Ability to help individuals address medical needs, including helping individuals who desire change to build a foundation for their recovery.
• Knowledgeable and competent in discussing HIV, HCV, and other associated communicable diseases.
• Knowledgeable and competent in discussing opioid overdone and be able to demonstrate ability to train individuals to use overdose reversal medications and harm reduction materials with substance use and be able to demonstrate ability to discuss sexuality openly and comfortably.
• Knowledge of available community resources.
• Minimum of 2 years of sobriety if in recovery from chemical dependency.
• Knowledge of community-based healthcare.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and the public.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral networks.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality.
• Good organizational skills.
• Welcoming, positive behavior.
• Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exceptional customer service skills, including positive attitude.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Knowledge of trauma informed theories, principles and practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different work environments.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Reading and comprehending.
• Reasoning and analyzing.
• Ability to coordinate with various inter-agency personnel.
• Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/First Aid requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers.
• Ability to display comfort in interacting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds and with social service, healthcare, educational and criminal justice organizations, as needed.
• Ability to acquire and utilize new skills as the job requires.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
• Model professionalism by appropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits.
• Ability to drive personal and/or company vehicle. This position may require travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites, and/or locations outside the PermiaCare catchment area. This position may require transport of agency individuals and/or individuals served.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abilities Required:

• Light Carrying, under 15 lbs
• Walking
• Standing
• Operating office equipment
• Operating motor vehicle
• Ability to see
• Hearing (with aid)
• Ability to write
• Ability to count
• Ability to read
• Ability to tell time

Other (specify): driving required. May require some travel after hours and overnight.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS:

• Travel
• Inside
• Long or irregular work hours
• Working closely with others
• Working alone

ADA Statement:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.