Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Community Health Worker - Peer Recovery Support- Social Care
Why Mount Carmel?
With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.
We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee recognition incentive program
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
- Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
About the job:
The Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an in-depth understanding of the community served. The CHW serves as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHW builds individual and community capacity and awareness by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities, such as outreach, community education, intensive case management, social support and advocacy. Assists the patient in accessing appropriate resources and coordinates referrals as necessary. Provides community and educational support and serves as a community liaison.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer recovery support for patients and community members living in active addition with Substance Use Disorder
- Partner with patients and community members to establish recovery care plans, setting goals based upon the needs shared by patient in need.
- Assists in locating and verifying appropriate resources for patient referrals and educates patients of such; Attends community meetings that affect the targeted populations
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with external community resources as well as internally throughout the Mount Carmel Health System
- Consistently communicates pertinent and/or timely information to UH Manager and team.
- Maintains appropriate and necessary documentation; data relating to patient appointments; outcomes of patient referrals.
- Attends and provides input at monthly meetings and provides input for the Manager
- Works closely with program team to coordinate, identify, enroll and monitor participants in the program.
- Transports patients as necessary and appropriate
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate Degree preferred
- Licensure / Certification: Community Health Worker certification and Peer Recovery Supporter certification or ability to obtain within first year of employment. CPR certified or ability to become certified within 6 months of hire
- Experience: one to three years relevant community experience preferred
- Must have and maintain a valid Ohio Driver's license
- Must have and maintain dependable transportation
- Must be compassionate and competent in working with diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic groups
- Must possess strong ability to serve as a community liaison between target populations, agencies, providers and team
**This is a grant funded position with a review process for continuation of role.
Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
