Job scope: The
Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Manager position provides oversight
authority over the CHW Program. The CHW
Program Director will spend, at a minimum, fifty percent (50%) of work time
delivering direct participant services that meet performance measures. Community Health Worker is key in the role of
increasing opportunities for substance users, including opioid users, to reduce
any type of harm related to users' substance use. The CHW will address the following: increase retention of eligible population in
substance use and mental health services, help eligible population address any
medical needs developed from their substance use disorder (SUD), help eligible
population eliminate their substance use disorders (SUDs) and build a
foundation for their recovery. The CHW
will work with youth and adults who have substance use issues. The CHW addresses health disparities that adversely
affect groups of people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles
to health based on their racial or ethnic group; religion; socioeconomic
status; gender; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability;
sexual orientation or gender identity; geographic location; or other
characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion."
Education/licensure: Prefer Bachelor's degree in psychology,
social work or other substance use related fields; Licensed or Certified as Recovery
Coach, Peer Provider, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Registered
Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Will obtain and maintain Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) CHW certification. Valid driver's
license in state of residence and ability to be insured.
Experience/Knowledge: Must
have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more: substance use outreach, substance use
intervention; or substance use treatment.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in at least two (2) of
the following: Working with prison
populations, working with individuals with housing instability, working with
individuals with SUD, Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexual Transmitted Diseases
(HIV/STDs), and behavioral health issues, Community health work, or supervisory
experience. Knowledge of Motivational
Interviewing techniques, service coordination, and crisis management and
prevention.
Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational
qualifications essential to the performance of the job: Ability and
strength to sit, bend, and reach during an 8 to 10 hour day. Able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds. Must be able to travel by automobile for up
to 6 hours daily. Sensory acuity
sufficient to evaluate, treat, and monitor patient needs and maintain accurate
records. Fine motor skills sufficient to
legibly document and communicate.