Community Health Worker
- Engage in assertive outreach in locations and times where eligible populations are likely to be found.
- Distribute Opioid Reversal Kits
- Distribute other harm reduction tools that may include but not limited to; substance use harm reduction tools including syringe cleaning kits with bleach, Pre-Exposure Prophylactic treatment (PrEP) education and information, condoms, lubricants, safer sex tools, wound care kits and hygiene kits and/or other health care kits.
- Promote and encourage entry into substance use disorder and/or mental health services including intervention, treatment, or recovery by providing linkage and support.
- Provide information, referrals, linkage and support to other services and community resources to help individuals in the eligible population improve their lives.
- Refer to other System Agency-funded programs as appropriate.
- Promote and encourage entry into medical services including HIV, HCV, HBV, TB and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) testing or treatment.
- Use Motivational Interviewing techniques and skills when appropriate to help individuals enhance their confidence and motivation for change.
- Provide group facilitation as needed.
- Must be knowledgeable and able to discuss topics such as communicable diseases associated with substance use, and topics that touch on sexuality. Be knowledgeable and competent in discussing opioid overdose and be able to demonstrate ability to train individuals to use overdose reversal medication and harm reduction materials.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
- Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
- Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
- Traffic; Moving machinery.
- Electrical shock; Heights.
- Violence.
- Other extreme hazards not listed above.
- Requires Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to pass a TB, criminal background and drug screen.
- Staffing requirements, including criteria that staff have diverse disciplinary backgrounds, have necessary State required license and accreditation, and are culturally and linguistically trained to serve the needs of the clinic's patient population.
- Credentialed, certified, and licensed professionals with adequate training in person-centered, family centered, trauma informed, culturally- competent and recovery-oriented care.
- Responsible for adhering to the EHN common purpose and service framework to continuously provide exceptional care to all constituents.
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