Job Information
Trinity Health Community Health Worker - Peer Recovery Support in Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Community Health Worker - Peer Recovery Support- Social Care
Why Mount Carmel?
With five hospitals (https://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/find-a-location/) , over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics (https://www.mcmg.mountcarmelhealth.com/) , a college of nursing (https://www.mccn.edu) , a Medicare Advantage plan (https://www.medigold.com) , and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System (https://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/) serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health (https://www.trinity-health.org/) , one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.
We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
Generous paid time off programs
Employee recognition incentive program
Tuition/professional development reimbursement
Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
About the job:
The Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an in-depth understanding of the community served. The CHW serves as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHW builds individual and community capacity and awareness by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities, such as outreach, community education, intensive case management, social support and advocacy. Assists the patient in accessing appropriate resources and coordinates referrals as necessary. Provides community and educational support and serves as a community liaison.
Responsibilities
Provide peer recovery support for patients and community members living in active addition with Substance Use Disorder
Partner with patients and community members to establish recovery care plans, setting goals based upon the needs shared by patient in need.
Assists in locating and verifying appropriate resources for patient referrals and educates patients of such; Attends community meetings that affect the targeted populations
Develops and maintains professional relationships with external community resources as well as internally throughout the Mount Carmel Health System
Consistently communicates pertinent and/or timely information to UH Manager and team.
Maintains appropriate and necessary documentation; data relating to patient appointments; outcomes of patient referrals.
Attends and provides input at monthly meetings and provides input for the Manager
Works closely with program team to coordinate, identify, enroll and monitor participants in the program.
Transports patients as necessary and appropriate
All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate Degree preferred
Licensure / Certification: Community Health Worker certification and Peer Recovery Supporter certification or ability to obtain within first year of employment. CPR certified or ability to become certified within 6 months of hire
Experience: one to three years relevant community experience preferred
Must have and maintain a valid Ohio Driver's license
Must have and maintain dependable transportation
Must be compassionate and competent in working with diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic groups
Must possess strong ability to serve as a community liaison between target populations, agencies, providers and team
Discovering opportunities, support and excellence – all while making a real difference in patients’ lives – begins at Mount Carmel. Find a new beginning and advance your career with us.
Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran