Boston Public Health Commission
Public Health Advocate I - Entre Familia (11:00pm-7:30am, Sun-Thurs)
Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Responsibilities
Functioning as counselor, responsible for the oversight of program activities, within the residential milieu. This Includes parent/child interactions, physical and mental health, the overall well-being and safety of all residents and children of the program. Identifies and intervenes in actual and potential problem situations using a trauma informed perspective, in order to minimize disruption of the residential recovery environment. Provides supportive counseling to program clients as needed Observes and records client behavior and reports pertinent client information to other staff. Enforces all house rules, regulations, and policies and procedures. Maintains security of all physical areas of the program. Manages and exercises sound judgment in conflict situation. Manages emergency situations and contacts the on-call clinical staff for specific assistance. Assists in drug screening tests and other forms of interventions to ensure a safe, trauma informed environment of recovery. Escorts and transports clients to outside self help groups and other activities as needed. Ensures that evening programming is maintained and participates in family activities as planned. Is welcoming of visitors and supervises the visits as needed, and enforces family visitation policies and procedures. Assists the evaluation team in data collection activities.(when applicable) Performs other duties as required. This job description is based on the Public Health Advocate Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Public Health Advocate I, as set forth in the BPHC Advocate Series.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Licenses, Certifications or Residential Program specific experience is required. Knowledge of the Addiction, Trauma and Recovery is a required. Experience in health care, public health or social service field preferred. Experience in community outreach/case management activities a plus. Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse ethnic, Gender and Cultural, and socio-economic issues pertinent to addiction. Must have knowledge of local community organizations, the courts and government agencies. Good organizational skills, and must have the knowledge and ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office programs, such Word, Power Point, Excel. Able to meet deadlines and is self-directed. Great interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with co-worker, external providers, residents and children of the program. Must have a drivers license and clean driving record Trained in CPR, crisis intervention and first aid. Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) skills desired.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Government Administration
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Public Health Advocate I - Entre Familia (11:00pm-7:30am, Sun-Thurs)
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Boston Public Health Commission 4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Public Health Advocate I - Entre Familia (11:00pm-7:30am, Sun-Thurs)
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Boston Public Health Commission
Responsibilities
Functioning as counselor, responsible for the oversight of program activities, within the residential milieu. This Includes parent/child interactions, physical and mental health, the overall well-being and safety of all residents and children of the program. Identifies and intervenes in actual and potential problem situations using a trauma informed perspective, in order to minimize disruption of the residential recovery environment. Provides supportive counseling to program clients as needed Observes and records client behavior and reports pertinent client information to other staff. Enforces all house rules, regulations, and policies and procedures. Maintains security of all physical areas of the program. Manages and exercises sound judgment in conflict situation. Manages emergency situations and contacts the on-call clinical staff for specific assistance. Assists in drug screening tests and other forms of interventions to ensure a safe, trauma informed environment of recovery. Escorts and transports clients to outside self help groups and other activities as needed. Ensures that evening programming is maintained and participates in family activities as planned. Is welcoming of visitors and supervises the visits as needed, and enforces family visitation policies and procedures. Assists the evaluation team in data collection activities.(when applicable) Performs other duties as required. This job description is based on the Public Health Advocate Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Public Health Advocate I, as set forth in the BPHC Advocate Series.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Licenses, Certifications or Residential Program specific experience is required. Knowledge of the Addiction, Trauma and Recovery is a required. Experience in health care, public health or social service field preferred. Experience in community outreach/case management activities a plus. Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse ethnic, Gender and Cultural, and socio-economic issues pertinent to addiction. Must have knowledge of local community organizations, the courts and government agencies. Good organizational skills, and must have the knowledge and ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office programs, such Word, Power Point, Excel. Able to meet deadlines and is self-directed. Great interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with co-worker, external providers, residents and children of the program. Must have a drivers license and clean driving record Trained in CPR, crisis intervention and first aid. Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) skills desired.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Government Administration
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