Community Wellness Advocate

Presbyterian Medical Services•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

Under supervision, this position assists the Integrated Care Team (Primary Care Physician, Nurse/Medical Assistant, Care Managers, etc.) by proactively coordinating care activities for patients to facilitate the achievement of quality and cost-effective health outcomes. The focus of this position is working with detention center residents who are transitioning back into the community.

Requirements

Must self-identify as having lived experience with addiction and recovery and criminal justice involvement.
Must self-identify as being released from jail and having completed community supervision requirements no less than two years ago.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED and minimum one year experience delivering peer support services.
Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort with change and quality improvement processes.
May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.
May be required to complete transportation related trainings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Health Records strongly preferred.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing is strongly preferred.
Awareness of Trauma-informed practices and approaches strongly preferred.
Knowledge of New Mexico and local community resources strongly preferred.
Bilingual (English / Spanish) or (English / Navajo) preferred.

Responsibilities

coordinating care activities for patients
facilitate the achievement of quality and cost-effective health outcomes
working with detention center residents who are transitioning back into the community