Case Manager - Post Overdoes Community Health Worker

Company: Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
Location: Framingham
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Public/Community Health opening in Framingham, Massachusetts. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com The Post-Overdose Community Health Care Worker is a full-time staff position. You will work under the supervision of the Overdose Prevention & Harm Reduction Manager and alongside other staff. The Post-Overdose Community Health Care Worker will provide overdose follow-up interventions in the cities of Framingham, Ashland, Natick, Marlborough, and Hudson using Harm Reduction principals. Our main purpose is to build ongoing relationships that are respectful, collaborative, and strengthen the connection between people who use drugs and services that can help survivors across the continuum (using drugs, in recovery, thinking of recovery, in treatment, etc).
Qualifications:--- High school or Bachelors preferred--- Must have personal or professional experience in the guiding principals of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential. --- Must have at least 2 years' demonstrated experience working with high need individuals with substance use and mental health disorder. --- A Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor l or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II degree proffered. --- Available to work evenings one evening per week & able to work alone in an unsupervised environment.--- Bilingual in Spanish/English and/or Portuguese/English preferred--- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle. --- Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of diverse populations, including Black, Hispanic, LGBTQ cultures. --- General knowledge of health promotion and HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis prevention strategies (will train). --- General knowledge and understanding of the relevant evidence-based interventions (will train). --- Ability to provide services using a trauma-informed, harm reduction, and stages of change approach. --- Excellent counseling and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team. --- Strong sense of professionalism, boundaries, and ethics. --- Background Check: Acceptable CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), OIG background check, driving record. Keyphrases: public health microbiologist jobs, public health microbiology jobs

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