Community Health Worker (CSP/HRSN)
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Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pmSalary: $50,000 / yearThe Community Health Worker provides intensive case management services to individuals who have a Health Needs Based criteria (HNBC) and risk-factor as defined by Mass Health. The Community Health Worker will support the Community Support Program (CSP) and Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Supplemental Housing Services provided through MassHealth.These services are designed to be maximally flexible in supporting individuals to implement their clinical treatment plans and attain the skills and resources needed to maintain community tenure.The Community Health Worker also:* Coordinates the completion of the Intake, Assessment, and Treatment Plan.* Conducts initial and ongoing risk assessment, designs personal crisis management plans, relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies with team clinician.* Drives referrals to any community or social services that align with a member's needs and goals.* Collaborates closely with PCP and other providers, including but not limited to community resources, to assure appropriate referrals based on the level of care needed which optimizes outcomes and minimizes risk.* Assists members in improving daily living skills so members are able to perform them independently or access services to support them in doing so.* Provides temporary assistance with transportation to essential medical and behavioral health appointments while transitioning to community-based transportation resources (e.g., public transportation resources, PT-1, etc.).* Accompanies members to essential health care appointments, as needed.* Assists with obtaining benefits, housing, and health care.* Collaborates with Emergency Services Programs/Mobile Crisis Intervention (ESP/MCIs) and/or outpatient providers; including working with ESP/MCIs to develop, revise and/or utilize crisis prevention plans and/or safety plans.* Performs other related duties, as assigned.Why Vinfen?We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more* 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)* Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility* Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs* Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan and an employee-funded 403 (b) plan* Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance* Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance* Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)* $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!* Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!About UsFounded in 1977, for over 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that transforms lives by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental and behavioral disabilities at more than 200 sites with over 3,000 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. www.vinfen.org/careersVinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Keywords: VinfenOW* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mental Health, Social Services, or Criminal Justice is preferred. In some cases, experience may be considered a substitute for academic training.* Experience with and knowledge of affordable housing services and resources.* Experience working with people living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD).* Preference given to bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and those with lived experience of BH conditions.* Knowledge of the following areas* Resources and systems impacting affordable housing and services required to support individuals with SMI/SUD to maintain tenancy* Person-centered, strengths-based principles and modalities* Clinical and psychiatric rehabilitation values, principles, and techniques* Prevalent health risks for adults with SMI/SUD* Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid US Drivers License for at least 6 months and be able to successfully pass a driving record check.* Must be able to pass all applicable background checks* Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport members.