Justice/ReEntry Community Health Worker Lafayette

Beacon Community Connections; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Community Connections seeks a Reentry Community Health Worker to assist formerly incarcerated clients with social needs, connecting them to resources and healthcare, including behavioral health. You will advocate for access to services, coordinate with parole/probation staff, and help participants self-navigate complex care systems.

Responsibilities include conducting follow-ups, coordinating referrals, and maintaining client records in an electronic health record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to document client activities accurately in an electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Provide social care services to former incarcerated clients through assessment and navigation.
• Advocate for clients to access services and coordinate with community partners.
• Maintain relationships with Hub Partners and perform follow-ups.
• Conduct monthly case staffing and telecommunication with relevant agencies.
• Input information into an automated database and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Documentation in EHR

Computer skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Community Health Workers provide social care services through assessment, care coordination, and navigation of complex systems of care. The Reentry Community Health Worker supports formerly incarcerated clients with social needs by connecting them to community resources, social services, and healthcare, including behavioral health. The Community Health Worker serves as an advocate when facilitating access to services. The Community Health Worker collaborates internally and externally to ensure clients receive resolutions for their social care needs. The Community Health Worker reports directly to the CHW Coordinator.

Social Care Navigation Responsibilities

• Complete duties with pre-released clients: orientation and screening, develop initial case plan, in-reach process, verify incarcerated participant information
• Complete duties with post-release clients: facilitate monthly meetings between each client and their parole officer, Beacon, Probation and Parole, and Law Enforcement
• Coordination of all Community Hub referrals through Hub Intake as well as usage of Hub partner organization referrals.
  • Receive/process all Community Hub referrals.
  • Planning and scheduling resource partner referrals to Hub Partners.
  • Facilitating monthly case staffing's between program participants and Hub Partners.
• Coordination and completion of follow-up activities for Hub Resource Partners.
• Provide support and maintain relationships between Community Health Workers and Hub Partners.

• Provide advocacy for clients when needed by interacting with clients and agencies to resolve problems and provide information.

• Support/coach clients while they learn to self-navigate.
• Conduct follow-up with clients on a scheduled basis.
• Participate in monthly case staffing's
• Assist in relationship building with resource partner agencies and their personnel.

• Comply with specific contractual obligations

• Other duties as assigned

Reentry Community Health Worker Responsibilities

• Provide social care to formerly incarcerated and/or justice-involved individuals
• Provide advocacy for clients when needed by interacting with clients and agencies to resolve problems and provide information.

• Provide services in person when necessary and appropriate
• Support/coach clients while they learn to self-navigate.
• Conduct follow-up with clients on a scheduled basis.
• Communicate regularly with personnel and entities involved in client care (e.g., Parole Officer, Food Bank staff)
• Access, retrieve, and input information into an automated database/client information system.
• Maintain accurate records and information regarding use of funds for program participants
• Assist in relationship building with resource partner agencies and their personnel.

• Comply with specific contractual obligations depending on the program or project

Beacon-wide Staff Responsibilities

• Complete all work with Beacon’s mission and vision in mind, including assigned tasks or projects outside the scope of regular work responsibilities.
• Work within the core value of Better Together by building and maintaining relationships with Beacon staff members, clients, and community partners.
• Work within the core value of Self-Care by ensuring your own good physical and mental well-being and encouraging it in those around you.
• Work within the core value of Lifelong Learning by engaging in staff professional development and self-directed learning.
• Work within the core value of Belonging by seeking opportunities to build community and a positive working culture at Beacon.
• Work within the core value of Solution Oriented to provide excellent social care for clients, including collaborating to raise funds and find other resources to support Beacon’s mission.

Professional Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Complete Community Health Worker training within the first 3 months of employment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to complete standardized assessments as part of holistic social care services
• Ability to speak on the phone, via video conference call, in-person, or via text/email to communicate with clients
• Empathetic demeanor at all times with all clients. Sensitive to the needs of the poor, uninsured, elderly, disabled, chronically ill, justice-involved, and other marginalized people
• Strong computer skills and the ability to accurately document client activities in an electronic health record
• Comfortable working in a busy, loud environment
• Reliable vehicle required as occasional travel is required

Workdays: Monday - Thursday (office) Friday (remote)

Hours: 7:30-4:15 & 7:30-12:30 (Friday)