Outreach Worker (RADT CERTIFIED PREFERRED)

Job Description

Job Description

CAREER TITLE : COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (RADT CERTIFIED)

The Community Health Worker provides hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental illnesses and Substance Addiction.

Their presence and duties are essential, as they will be positioned at the frontline in all potential client engagement and assistance related situations.

We're looking for individuals dedicated to treating our patients with kindness and respect, who can work well in a pulse-pounding environment and make split-second decisions.

TASKS :

• Will complete progress notes documenting pre- and post- service provision in electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner and in accordance with standards designated by Program Director and note as well as report any other symptoms from the patient that need immediate professional attention.
• Assist with carrying out educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities for clients including office planned events for clients
• Document patient’s behavior and mental / behavioral / medical / substance health history.
• Provide a safe space for each patient, while maintaining a supportive and caring environment.
• Interpersonal and observational skills
• Documents and assists with the management of patient’s medications and vitals.
• Serve as the frontline in administering supportive mental and behavioral healthcare and helpful resources.
• Adhere to HIPPA

Essential Job Requirements

• Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication / meeting platforms.
• Basic knowledge and navigation for obtaining California benefits
• Ability to stand and / or walk for long periods of time

Required :

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills
• CPR / First Aid, Food Handlers Certification (Needed before start date)
• Current TB, and Physical (Needed before start date)
• Mental Health / Substance Abuse Experience
• Current RADT

This Company Describes Its Culture as :

• Detail-oriented quality and precision-focused
• People-oriented supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is :

• Dependable more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• High stress tolerance thrives in a high-pressure environment

Start Date : ASAP

Job Type : Part-time / Full-time

Salary : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Language :

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

Company Description

Our commitment to offering individuals, families, and communities the steps needed to reach their goals is what drives us every single day.

By providing both mental health and substance addiction services, we are addressing the major points of one's own healing process.

We take pride in our ability to provide outstanding substance abuse treatment and mental health services for men and women.

Company Description

Our commitment to offering individuals, families, and communities the steps needed to reach their goals is what drives us every single day.

By providing both mental health and substance addiction services, we are addressing the major points of one's own healing process.

We take pride in our ability to provide outstanding substance abuse treatment and mental health services for men and women.