Community Health Worker- Reintegration Program at Lynn Community Health Center

Lynn, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Community Services, Advocacy, Motivational Interviewing, Teamwork, Communication, Health Education, Substance Use Disorders, Cultural Competence, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Patient Support, Resource Coordination, Listening Skills, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Community Health Worker- Reintegration Program Lynn Community Health Center is proud to work with the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) Reintegration Grant for Black and Latino Men. The Community health worker works directly with the Middleton House of Corrections, which includes three facilities. The Essex County Pre-Release and Re-Entry Center is a secure facility for men, including a substance use treatment unit. Data reports from the Sheriff's Department show that inmates released from the CASE Units consistently have the highest recidivism rates compared to inmates released from other substance use treatment units and all other units at all three facilities. Are you interested in making a profound impact on the lives of underserved individuals living with complex Substance Use disorders? * Are you interested in benefits effective on the first day of employment? * Are you willing to assist patients better understand their illness and coordinate their care? * Do you enjoy learning of community services and resources to adopt healthy behaviors by conducting the key functions listed in the duties and responsibilities.? * Are you interested in a loan repayment program and funding for license renewals? * Can you Commit to the practice of inquiry and listening? In this role you will: * Go behind the walls to visit and conduct case management sessions with incarcerated patients. * Interact with enrollees in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities as necessary, to identify and resolve member’s barriers to receiving recommended health services, adhering to treatment recommendations made by providers, and becoming effective managers of their health. * As needed: schedule provider visits on behalf of enrollees, accompany enrollees to visits, ensure access to other community and government-based services. * Guide and teach care givers about symptom response plans. * Act as an advocate and liaison between the enrollee/family and community service agencies (i.e. schools, Department Human Services, homeless shelters, hospitals, support groups, etc.). * Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with enrollees/families The successful applicant will offer: * Experience working in a clinical or special service setting with Medicare, Medicaid, or Special Needs populations. * Community Health Worker, Engagement Specialist, or Medical Assistant Certification. * Flexible work schedule – may need to work evenings/ occasional weekends to provide enrollee access and/ or follow up. * Demonstrated success in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including communicating and working with Physicians and Registered Nurses. * Fluency in a non-English language strongly preferred. * Strong work ethic built on a foundation of proactivity and teamwork. Please apply now and grow with LCHC! Thank you!

Responsibilities

The Community Health Worker will conduct case management sessions with incarcerated patients and interact with enrollees in their communities to resolve barriers to health services. They will also act as a liaison between enrollees and community service agencies.