Community Health Worker I, School Based Services Brookline Grant Funded, 40 Hours, Days
Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Heywood Hospital
Gardner, MA
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 40 Hours, Days
Job Summary:
The Youth Tele Behavioral Health Program provides students with year-round long term or short term counseling via tele and community resources. The Community Health Worker works alongside a Behavioral Health Clinician and school personnel to help students and families access services and resources. Work closely with Clinician to organize school based behavioral health program and care coordination. The Community Health Worker provides case management; ensuring students and families receive the help they need. Document encounters; collect data; complete monthly reports; maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include referrals, release of information, consents and other medical documentation.
Responsibilities:
Functional Demands
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Essential Functions
Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.
Ensures privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.
Maintains a clean and safe practice and hospital.
Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
Complies with the Heywood Healthcare attendance and tardiness Policy.
Completed all Heywood Healthcare and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.
Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.
All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.
Provide home, school and community based care coordination to youth and their families.
Assist students and families to access on site tele behavioral counseling services as well as off-site community based clinicians and non-clinical resources (as needed)
Conduct comprehensive screening/assessment activities including mental health status, health screen and social needs factors
Coordinate, manage and schedule tele behavioral counseling sessions
Assist with obtaining insurance authorizations for clinical sessions as needed
Provide ongoing follow-up, motivational interviewing and goal setting with students/families
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services and implement personalized case management for student and family needs
Collaborate as a member of the school’s guidance team to coordinate care for students in need
Participate in regular supervision and program staff meetings
Track and submit data; Complete monthly reports
Manage time and resources in a skilled manner
Understand school culture and participate in school events
Demonstrate appropriate boundaries in all interactions
Attend relevant trainings, conferences, community events
Follow Heywood’s policies and procedures; Maintain confidential information
Additional duties will be at the discretion of your supervision
Statement of Other Duties:
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
Minimum Work Experience
Experience in Human Services or Social Services (paid, volunteer, life experience)
Required Skills
Strong computer skills- including Google suite & Zoom
Knowledge of area community agencies and resources
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Creative and analytical thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 40 Hours, Days
Job Summary:
The Youth Tele Behavioral Health Program provides students with year-round long term or short term counseling via tele and community resources. The Community Health Worker works alongside a Behavioral Health Clinician and school personnel to help students and families access services and resources. Work closely with Clinician to organize school based behavioral health program and care coordination. The Community Health Worker provides case management; ensuring students and families receive the help they need. Document encounters; collect data; complete monthly reports; maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include referrals, release of information, consents and other medical documentation.
Responsibilities:
Functional Demands
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Essential Functions
Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.
Ensures privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.
Maintains a clean and safe practice and hospital.
Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
Complies with the Heywood Healthcare attendance and tardiness Policy.
Completed all Heywood Healthcare and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.
Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.
All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.
Provide home, school and community based care coordination to youth and their families.
Assist students and families to access on site tele behavioral counseling services as well as off-site community based clinicians and non-clinical resources (as needed)
Conduct comprehensive screening/assessment activities including mental health status, health screen and social needs factors
Coordinate, manage and schedule tele behavioral counseling sessions
Assist with obtaining insurance authorizations for clinical sessions as needed
Provide ongoing follow-up, motivational interviewing and goal setting with students/families
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services and implement personalized case management for student and family needs
Collaborate as a member of the school’s guidance team to coordinate care for students in need
Participate in regular supervision and program staff meetings
Track and submit data; Complete monthly reports
Manage time and resources in a skilled manner
Understand school culture and participate in school events
Demonstrate appropriate boundaries in all interactions
Attend relevant trainings, conferences, community events
Follow Heywood’s policies and procedures; Maintain confidential information
Additional duties will be at the discretion of your supervision
Statement of Other Duties:
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
Minimum Work Experience
Experience in Human Services or Social Services (paid, volunteer, life experience)
Required Skills
Strong computer skills- including Google suite & Zoom
Knowledge of area community agencies and resources
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Creative and analytical thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Reference: 201955022
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Community Health Worker I, School Based Services Brookline Grant Funded, 40 Hours, Days
Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Heywood Hospital
Gardner, MA
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 40 Hours, Days
Job Summary:
The Youth Tele Behavioral Health Program provides students with year-round long term or short term counseling via tele and community resources. The Community Health Worker works alongside a Behavioral Health Clinician and school personnel to help students and families access services and resources. Work closely with Clinician to organize school based behavioral health program and care coordination. The Community Health Worker provides case management; ensuring students and families receive the help they need. Document encounters; collect data; complete monthly reports; maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include referrals, release of information, consents and other medical documentation.
Responsibilities:
Functional Demands
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Essential Functions
Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.
Ensures privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.
Maintains a clean and safe practice and hospital.
Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
Complies with the Heywood Healthcare attendance and tardiness Policy.
Completed all Heywood Healthcare and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.
Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.
All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.
Provide home, school and community based care coordination to youth and their families.
Assist students and families to access on site tele behavioral counseling services as well as off-site community based clinicians and non-clinical resources (as needed)
Conduct comprehensive screening/assessment activities including mental health status, health screen and social needs factors
Coordinate, manage and schedule tele behavioral counseling sessions
Assist with obtaining insurance authorizations for clinical sessions as needed
Provide ongoing follow-up, motivational interviewing and goal setting with students/families
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services and implement personalized case management for student and family needs
Collaborate as a member of the school’s guidance team to coordinate care for students in need
Participate in regular supervision and program staff meetings
Track and submit data; Complete monthly reports
Manage time and resources in a skilled manner
Understand school culture and participate in school events
Demonstrate appropriate boundaries in all interactions
Attend relevant trainings, conferences, community events
Follow Heywood’s policies and procedures; Maintain confidential information
Additional duties will be at the discretion of your supervision
Statement of Other Duties:
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
Minimum Work Experience
Experience in Human Services or Social Services (paid, volunteer, life experience)
Required Skills
Strong computer skills- including Google suite & Zoom
Knowledge of area community agencies and resources
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Creative and analytical thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 40 Hours, Days
Job Summary:
The Youth Tele Behavioral Health Program provides students with year-round long term or short term counseling via tele and community resources. The Community Health Worker works alongside a Behavioral Health Clinician and school personnel to help students and families access services and resources. Work closely with Clinician to organize school based behavioral health program and care coordination. The Community Health Worker provides case management; ensuring students and families receive the help they need. Document encounters; collect data; complete monthly reports; maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include referrals, release of information, consents and other medical documentation.
Responsibilities:
Functional Demands
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Essential Functions
Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.
Ensures privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.
Maintains a clean and safe practice and hospital.
Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
Complies with the Heywood Healthcare attendance and tardiness Policy.
Completed all Heywood Healthcare and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.
Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.
All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.
Provide home, school and community based care coordination to youth and their families.
Assist students and families to access on site tele behavioral counseling services as well as off-site community based clinicians and non-clinical resources (as needed)
Conduct comprehensive screening/assessment activities including mental health status, health screen and social needs factors
Coordinate, manage and schedule tele behavioral counseling sessions
Assist with obtaining insurance authorizations for clinical sessions as needed
Provide ongoing follow-up, motivational interviewing and goal setting with students/families
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services and implement personalized case management for student and family needs
Collaborate as a member of the school’s guidance team to coordinate care for students in need
Participate in regular supervision and program staff meetings
Track and submit data; Complete monthly reports
Manage time and resources in a skilled manner
Understand school culture and participate in school events
Demonstrate appropriate boundaries in all interactions
Attend relevant trainings, conferences, community events
Follow Heywood’s policies and procedures; Maintain confidential information
Additional duties will be at the discretion of your supervision
Statement of Other Duties:
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
Minimum Work Experience
Experience in Human Services or Social Services (paid, volunteer, life experience)
Required Skills
Strong computer skills- including Google suite & Zoom
Knowledge of area community agencies and resources
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Creative and analytical thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Reference: 201955022
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