FHI Community Health Worker

• Minimum Requirements
• A bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field; or
• An associate’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field and two years of human services related experience; or
• Three years of human services related experience.
• Satisfactory completion of OHA approved Community Health Worker training within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Community Health Worker (CHW) certification within 12 months of hire and on-going recertification every three years.
• Reliable transportation: valid Oregon driver’s license with a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy; and personal automobile liability insurance. With the ability to drive to Salem as well as Yamhill county.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Background in health care, social work, mental health, disability care, substance abuse recovery, geriatric care, and long-term care.
• Experience working with individuals and families to develop, write and implement a service plan
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in a team setting.
• Experience working with an electronic medical records or case management platform

Required to Demonstrate Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities to/of

• 1.
• Knowledge of public health and human service system.
• 2.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 3.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• 4.
• Apply trauma-informed principles.
• 5.
• Work with diverse populations, demonstrating sensitivity to various cultural backgrounds and experiences.
• 6.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills for complex or high-stress situations.
• 7.
• Complete tasks accurately, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• 8.
• Proficiency in essential computer skills, including Outlook/email, Microsoft Word/Excel, managing case files and documentation in paper and/or electronic formats in accordance with program process and procedures.

• Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes
• Provide care coordination that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and person-centered.
• Develop and implement service plans based on the information collected through interview and assessments that identify the desired outcomes, goals, support needs of the individual.
• Assist participants to access available services, including referral to related activities and resources that address identified needs in the service plan.
• Monitor services, including activities and contacts that are necessary to ensure that the service plan is effectively implemented and adequately addresses identified needs.
• Provide support and resources for clients, good working relationship with support networks, government resources, and community resources.
• Provide information, education, and technical assistance to facilitate informed decision making.
• Coordinate activities that support individuals and families and promote a sense of community.
• Advocate and raising awareness on behalf of participants and the needs of the community. Organize and influence community and policymakers to develop programs, policies, and services to assist in social work
• Maintain up-to-date and complete case notes [on a weekly basis.]
• Complete all required documentation in individual case files in a timely manner.
• Adhere to program policies and procedures regarding enrollment, service delivery and exit from services.
• Determine case closure and complete required documentation in a timely manner.