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3979339 |
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BIPOC Community Health Worker |
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| Application Deadline: Open Until Filled |
Job Location: Eugene |
| Date Posted: 03/21/2024 |
Hours Worked Per Week: 40 |
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Shift:
Day Shift
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Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months |
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| Job Summary: |
Position Summary
The Community Health Worker (CHW) position works directly with community members who identify at Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color (BIPOC). This position will provide services at the NAACP office, the Mims House, at least 50% of their time. They will coordinate with HIVA and NAACP staff to identify community members in need and to deliver services, in particular to facilitate access to substance use treatment and behavioral health care. The CHW scope of work includes:
- Care coordination
- Outreach and delivery of direct services
- Coaching and Social Support
- Advocacy, Organizing and Cultural Mediation
- Community Member Education
- Assessment and Research
The CHW will work with clients in person and electronically to address barriers to care including those related to social determinants of health. They will also provide education to providers and other community partners to build capacity, help reduce HIV Stigma, and improve access to resources for clients in the community they work in.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Receive and respond to referral requests
Maintain up-to-date Harm Reduction/HIV knowledge
Provide harm reduction, health and systems education to clients and community partners
Accept referrals from BHRN members and assist is supporting accessing to substance use treatment and/or harm reduction
Participate in community outreach to network and build client list, including but not limited to street outreach, drop in services, syringe exchange and testing off site locations
Conduct research for community resources and housing
Conduct individual assessments to assist clients in developing a care plan
Assist clients in identifying needed services, filling out paperwork, and transporting clients to medical and social services appointments when necessary Assist the client in navigating through the health care system by providing information and advocacy and modeling appropriate communication
Work with clients to address barriers to medical care, behavioral health and other services
Transport clients to and from community resources and assist them in accessing community resources
Work directly with the care teams to assist high acuity clients
Participate in the planning and execution of the once-a-month BIPOC community dinners
Table at community events and provide program resources to the public
Provide support for on-site drop-in Patio services
Participate in clinical supervision and receive support from program managers and relevant staff
Ensures confidentiality and maintains up-to-date and accurate client records
Participate in necessary meetings
Assist with all necessary reports
Participate in required training
Comply with all applicable standards, guidelines, laws & administrative rules
Provide coverage as needed for other teams and departments
Other duties as defined by supervisor
For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.criterionhcm.com/jobs/51/1/#504
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| Job Classification: Social and Human Service Assistants |
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| Compensation |
| Salary: $20.00 to $23.70
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Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications |
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Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Retirement
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| Job Requirements |
| Experience Required: None |
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Education Required: None
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Minimum Age: 18
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Gender: N/A
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Employer Will Perform:
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