HealthRIGHT 360
Health Worker - SOMA Rise Program
HealthRIGHT 360, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
1076 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Overview
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. This is a union eligible position. Benefits
HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more. Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs Training and professional development opportunities Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do. Program context
SOMA RISE program has participants from the age of 18 and over, who are under the influence of substances and need short term assistance and support. The team works to engage participants in health resources, however great or small. The program will operate in a 24-hour, welcoming, compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally attuned, and user-responsive space that focuses on the principles of harm reduction. Alongside providing a safe, comfortable space for clients, our emphasis is on supporting people at increased risk of substance use-related high-risk behaviors and trauma, homelessness, and death due to overdose. Priority will be given to clients’ safety, and all staff will be trained in OD Prevention, Recognition, Response and Narcan Administration. Role
The Health Worker II in Harm Reduction Services SOMA Rise program provides direct care, engagement, support, and documentation for participants in the HR360 SOMA RISE program. As part of a collaborative team with Health Worker I, Program Supervisors, and Safety Monitors, Health Worker IIs will ensure participant safety and comfort while supporting them in adhering to the participant guidelines of the program. The Health Worker II will model and demonstrate healthy COVID transmission prevention behaviors, wear appropriate PPE, and practice physical distancing while observing and monitoring participants and supporting them in meeting their needs in accordance with the program. The Health Worker II will be required to complete and approve program documentation and assist in connecting participants to ongoing services and support, and others as they arise. Health Worker IIs, as the more experienced Health Worker, will step in during moments of crisis to assist in de-escalation. Health Workers may be required to work nights and weekends. Health Workers may also be designated to fill the role of Health and Safety Representative including monthly safety training, emergency drills, maintaining safety supplies, updating emergency response plans, and attending safety meetings. Key Responsibilities
Direct Service Responsibilities: Treat program participants with respect and dignity, interacting with them in a caring, nonjudgmental manner, utilizing harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles. Take participant vital signs as appropriate. Evaluate participants for any urgent medical needs and refer to supervisor or provider for higher level of medical care as needed. Engage participants in compassionate ways to build motivation toward health initiatives in their own lives. Respond to participants’ needs, ensure that SOMA RISE protocols are being addressed, and respond to crises (e.g., conflict) and overdose with crisis de-escalation interventions and Narcan. Monitor SOMA RISE safety adherence and general well-being of all participants and call 911 when needed. Take the lead in response and de-escalation in cases of moderate to severe displays of aggression or physical ailment including calling 911. Attend to SOMA RISE program milieu to help maintain safe space for participants. Verbally de-escalates tense, high-pressure, and emotionally charged situations. Provide health education and support in accordance with harm reduction principles. Work as an active team member along with EMTs, other health workers, janitors, safety monitors, and supervisors to maintain safety, calm tone, and cleanliness of program. Complete SOMA RISE program intakes by welcoming people, informing them of program norms/parameters/resources, and documenting their participation. Monitor SOMA RISE safety adherence and general well-being of all participants and call 911 when needed. If necessary, provide proactive “warm handoff” referral and linkages for participants to hospital care, substance use treatment, health, and social services. Chaperone “fresh air” breaks, “smoking breaks”, on-site food delivery service, and other onsite services. Engage clients and provide resources on overdose prevention, safe use and harm reduction interventions. Administrative/Compliance Responsibilities
Engage with community partners around participant referrals. Complete observation logs, document rounds and observations of the milieu, and every 30 minutes for those sleeping. Attend internal program staff meetings and administrative supervision including regular shift meetings and various ad hoc meetings. Along with the Team, take ownership to ensure the overall quality of customer and health services at program. Fill the role of Health & Safety Representative including monthly safety training, emergency drills, maintain safety supplies, update emergency response plan, and attend safety meetings. Training Responsibilities
Participate in ongoing trainings on radical hospitality, harm reduction, OD Prevention/Narcan Administration, anti-stigma, crisis response and de-escalation. Basic drug knowledge, motivational interviewing, customer service, trauma-informed service provision, team-based care, and other related topics. And perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education, Certification, and Experience High School Diploma, GED or equivalent accreditation. Possess at least 3 of the following: o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification o EMR Certification o Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) training o AOD Certification and 2 years\' experience working in a crisis environment o Certified Nursing Assistant o Certified Medical Assistant Experience working successfully with diverse populations specifically with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Experience working with people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Overdose Prevention and Narcan Administration trained within 30 days of employment. We value a lived experience of homelessness, illicit drug use, and alcohol use. Proficiency with harm reduction, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care preferred. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 1076 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. This is a union eligible position. Benefits
HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more. Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs Training and professional development opportunities Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do. Program context
SOMA RISE program has participants from the age of 18 and over, who are under the influence of substances and need short term assistance and support. The team works to engage participants in health resources, however great or small. The program will operate in a 24-hour, welcoming, compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally attuned, and user-responsive space that focuses on the principles of harm reduction. Alongside providing a safe, comfortable space for clients, our emphasis is on supporting people at increased risk of substance use-related high-risk behaviors and trauma, homelessness, and death due to overdose. Priority will be given to clients’ safety, and all staff will be trained in OD Prevention, Recognition, Response and Narcan Administration. Role
The Health Worker II in Harm Reduction Services SOMA Rise program provides direct care, engagement, support, and documentation for participants in the HR360 SOMA RISE program. As part of a collaborative team with Health Worker I, Program Supervisors, and Safety Monitors, Health Worker IIs will ensure participant safety and comfort while supporting them in adhering to the participant guidelines of the program. The Health Worker II will model and demonstrate healthy COVID transmission prevention behaviors, wear appropriate PPE, and practice physical distancing while observing and monitoring participants and supporting them in meeting their needs in accordance with the program. The Health Worker II will be required to complete and approve program documentation and assist in connecting participants to ongoing services and support, and others as they arise. Health Worker IIs, as the more experienced Health Worker, will step in during moments of crisis to assist in de-escalation. Health Workers may be required to work nights and weekends. Health Workers may also be designated to fill the role of Health and Safety Representative including monthly safety training, emergency drills, maintaining safety supplies, updating emergency response plans, and attending safety meetings. Key Responsibilities
Direct Service Responsibilities: Treat program participants with respect and dignity, interacting with them in a caring, nonjudgmental manner, utilizing harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles. Take participant vital signs as appropriate. Evaluate participants for any urgent medical needs and refer to supervisor or provider for higher level of medical care as needed. Engage participants in compassionate ways to build motivation toward health initiatives in their own lives. Respond to participants’ needs, ensure that SOMA RISE protocols are being addressed, and respond to crises (e.g., conflict) and overdose with crisis de-escalation interventions and Narcan. Monitor SOMA RISE safety adherence and general well-being of all participants and call 911 when needed. Take the lead in response and de-escalation in cases of moderate to severe displays of aggression or physical ailment including calling 911. Attend to SOMA RISE program milieu to help maintain safe space for participants. Verbally de-escalates tense, high-pressure, and emotionally charged situations. Provide health education and support in accordance with harm reduction principles. Work as an active team member along with EMTs, other health workers, janitors, safety monitors, and supervisors to maintain safety, calm tone, and cleanliness of program. Complete SOMA RISE program intakes by welcoming people, informing them of program norms/parameters/resources, and documenting their participation. Monitor SOMA RISE safety adherence and general well-being of all participants and call 911 when needed. If necessary, provide proactive “warm handoff” referral and linkages for participants to hospital care, substance use treatment, health, and social services. Chaperone “fresh air” breaks, “smoking breaks”, on-site food delivery service, and other onsite services. Engage clients and provide resources on overdose prevention, safe use and harm reduction interventions. Administrative/Compliance Responsibilities
Engage with community partners around participant referrals. Complete observation logs, document rounds and observations of the milieu, and every 30 minutes for those sleeping. Attend internal program staff meetings and administrative supervision including regular shift meetings and various ad hoc meetings. Along with the Team, take ownership to ensure the overall quality of customer and health services at program. Fill the role of Health & Safety Representative including monthly safety training, emergency drills, maintain safety supplies, update emergency response plan, and attend safety meetings. Training Responsibilities
Participate in ongoing trainings on radical hospitality, harm reduction, OD Prevention/Narcan Administration, anti-stigma, crisis response and de-escalation. Basic drug knowledge, motivational interviewing, customer service, trauma-informed service provision, team-based care, and other related topics. And perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education, Certification, and Experience High School Diploma, GED or equivalent accreditation. Possess at least 3 of the following: o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification o EMR Certification o Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) training o AOD Certification and 2 years\' experience working in a crisis environment o Certified Nursing Assistant o Certified Medical Assistant Experience working successfully with diverse populations specifically with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Experience working with people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Overdose Prevention and Narcan Administration trained within 30 days of employment. We value a lived experience of homelessness, illicit drug use, and alcohol use. Proficiency with harm reduction, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care preferred. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 1076 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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