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Behavioral Health Services

Community Health Worker

Behavioral Health Services, Carson, California, us, 90749

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Job Summary Example: The CHW will provide liaison and engagement type services to the community in the clinic setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities None.

Duties / Responsibilities

Care Coordination

System Navigation

Screenings and Assessments

Appointment Scheduling Assistance

Registration Assistance

Provide Education on Services and Resources

Outreach

Coaching and Social Support

Participation in Evaluation and Research

Participation in Required TrainingOther duties as assigned

Required Skills / Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Relationship and capacity building skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Advocacy skills.

Service coordination and navigation skills.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

Evaluation and research skills

Education and Experience

Participation in Community Health Worker Academy or equivalent

No other prior experience or specific education necessary

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Extended periods of standing and walking between locations in clinic.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Have hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, fax etc.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

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