Peer Recovery Coach & Community Health Advocate

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

457 deferred compensation plan

Vacation and Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account to set aside

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Incentive Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Wood County Health Department is seeking a Community Health Worker (Peer Support/Recovery Coach) to develop community partnerships, lead outreach efforts, and help individuals navigate and access services. The CHW will work mainly in the community with target populations and collaborate with medical providers, schools, and other agencies to improve access to services and community health outcomes.

Responsibilities include case management, coordinating with partners, building relationships,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree in a health-related field preferred.
• One to two years community health and/or public health experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, as well as a licensed and insured automobile are required; or other means of reliable transportation immediately available to candidate.
• Certified Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach Certification preferred (or ability to obtain within one year of hire).

Responsibilities

• Promote community action and garner support and resources from community organizations to implement new activities.
• Manage a caseload to provide evidence-based peer support and/or recovery coaching services.
• Act as a liaison between the Wood County Health Department and community agencies to facilitate communication, coordinate services, and provide community education.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff.
• Effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions.
• Convey the purposes and services of a program to the target population and the impact that program or service would have.
• Establish positive, supportive relationships with public health clients and seek feedback.
• Assist clients and participants in accessing health related services.
• Follow-up with public health clients via phone calls, home visits, school clinics, and other settings.
• Help clients utilize resources, including making phone calls, scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible.
• Document client interactions, activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while adhering to policies and procedures.

Education

Associate Degree in a health-related field

Job description

The Wood County Health Department is seeking a Community Health Worker (Peer Support/Recovery Coach) to develop community partnerships, lead outreach efforts, and help individuals navigate and access services. The CHW will work mainly in the community with target populations and collaborate with medical providers, schools, and other agencies to improve access to services and community health outcomes.

Responsibilities include case management, coordinating with partners, building relationships,