Community Health Worker

Special for Service Groups Inc Job Announcement Title : Community Health Worker Division : HOPICS FLSA : 100% Supervisor : Monnie Anderson Pay Range : $21.

00 - $24.00 per hour Revised : 08.20.24 Summary The knowledge and skills needed for the Community Health Worker position are typically gained through a combination of lived experience with homelessness or incarceration AND navigating associated service delivery system s .

For example : parole, probatio n , communit y clinics AND six months experience providing peer support and mentorship to individual s .

Essential Functions Knowledge of community resources in area of residence Comfortable working with diverse populations including LGBT, formerly incarcerated and mentally ill individuals Exceptional ability to connect and engage with people Excellent oral and written communication skills Detail oriented, organized and possess time management skills Able to work flexible job hours Willingness to work in various environments, including jail setting s , s treet outreach, home visits, homeless encampment A history of incarceration or homelessness is desirable Prior experience working with currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, and / or homeless individuals is desirable Prior experience as a health navigator, peer support worker, outreach worker or promotora is desirable Ability to s peak Spanish , or other language s is desirable Attendance in all mandatory program and division meetings and trainin g s , as assigned by his / her supervisor and division directo r .

Maintain appropriate boundaries; and adhere to SSG ' s Code of Ethic s and HOPICS Core Value s . Represent the Agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events.

Maintain files / records on client services in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 and other funding requirements for audit purpose s .

Regular attendance requ i r e d . Other duties a s neede d . Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Valid CA Class C Driver License or access to reliable transportation to carry out jo b - related essential functions .

High school diploma or GE D . Bac h e lo r 's Degree from an accredited college / university desire d . Proficiency in Microsoft Wor d , E x ce l , and Interne t .

If in recover y , a minimum of three (3 years of being drug and alcohol free is require d . Neat and prof e ss i onal appe a r ance.

Attention to detail and punctuality are require d ; Ability to communicate effectivel y , bot h written and orally require d .

TB test, CPR and First Aid certification require d . Note : Results may not be more than 3 months prior to or 7 days after date of hire and renewed annually thereafter.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilitie s . Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions) This position is responsible for working in "client friendly" environments and may be required to visit other shelters and partner agencie s .

There is some responsibility to work in noisy environments where children and unstable adults are few to talk loud and expressive.

Physical Requirements The staff typically spends time sitting, standin g , walkin g , readin g , thinkin g , note takin g , and driving.

Mental Requirements This position will require the individua l to be able to handle any / all the following : constant distraction s , interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities / work schedule s : to be able to process informatio n , thin k and conceptualiz e .

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