Behavioral Health Services, Inc

Community Health Worker

Behavioral Health Services, Inc  •  $24/hr  •  Pomona, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Pomona, CA 91768 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift Day

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 Training
  • Other duties as assigned



Qualifications

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.

Behavioral Health Services, Inc

About Behavioral Health Services, Inc

Behavioral Health Services is a not-for-profit community-based healthcare organization providing substance abuse, mental health, drug-free transitional living, older adult services, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, and other related health service to the residents of Southern California.

BHS' mission is to transform lives by offering hope and opportunities for recovery, wellness, and independence.

Since 1973, BHS has provided inpatient detoxification and residential and outpatient treatment services to substance abusers. Over the past thirty-four years BHS expanded services to meet the comprehensive needs of its clients, and now provides services from 11 sites located throughout Los Angeles County. These sites include two free-standing chemical dependency recovery centers with medical detoxification and residential/outpatient treatment, two residential treatment facilities, seven outpatient facilities, and two transitional living facilities. The BHS continuum of care includes four community assessment center sites, prevention programs for adolescents and older adults; geriatric case management and home care services for frail elderly and disabled adults.

BHS substance abuse programs are licensed and/or certified by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and accredited by CARF the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

For more information on our services please call (310) 679-9126.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
Unknown
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