Bilingual Community Health Worker, DCYF Best Start

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

4d•$23 - $29

About The Position

CHW will conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in family homes and other community venues as appropriate. Responsible for engaging clients; implementing screening tools; identifying areas of need; developing action plans; ensuring referrals are made to appropriately matched services; and providing ongoing support and monitoring. Care coordination. Working closely with DCYF. Cases open up to 6 months.

Requirements

Community Health Worker Certification
Ability to complete training and meet all requirements to be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first 6 months of employment
Spanish bilingual required
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Ability to work independently and as an interdependent team member
Ability to provide services in client’s homes, health clinic, community locations and other agency sites
Ability to have a flexible schedule to include some evenings
Experience working with young children and their families

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree preferred
Prior experience in behavioral health and/or crisis intervention preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and individual needs assessments in family homes and other community venues as appropriate.
Engage clients
Implement screening tools
Identify areas of need
Develop action plans
Ensure referrals are made to appropriately matched services
Provide ongoing support and monitoring
Care coordination
Working closely with DCYF
Cases open up to 6 months