EXEMPT: Non-exempt, full-time
REPORTS TO: Program Director COMPENSATION: $17/hour
SUMMARY: The Community Health Worker II (CHW II) is responsible for ensuring a supportive, compassionate, and empowering experience of our consumers, most of which are experiencing chronic homelessness, all of which are living in outdoor encampments or vehicles. This position requires entering encampments with a team of social and health professionals as their paraprofessional assistants. Responsibilities include coordinating/supporting other agencies that are collaborating in outreach; staff development for the shift’s advocates, conducting intakes in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); conducting assessments in the Coordinated Assessment and Referral System (CARS); assisting healthcare professionals in data collection and recording; reporting outcomes to the program manager; staff training & mentorship; volunteer development; consumer assistance including transportation; and conflict de-escalation and resolution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties that may be assigned:
GENERAL JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
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Reasoning Ability:
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Please send resume and cover letter to Jill Allen, Executive Director, jill.allen@dorothysplace.org