Job description

The Friendly Inn serves the people of Central and Fairfax communities with programs that include a 5-Star Early Childhood Enrichment Center; numerous individual and family support programs; college excursion opportunities; after-school youth programs; and a food bank. We’re committed to helping improve people’s lives one person at a time.

OUR MISSION - Our Mission is to improve the quality of life by cultivating, planting and nurturing individuals, families, and communities to participate in the world economy.

OUR VALUES - We believe that Friendly Inn Settlement should treat everyone with human dignity and respect. That Friendly Inn Settlement should support self-sufficiency. That all of the activities offered by Friendly Inn Settlement should promote wellness.

Title: Community Health Worker

Supervisor: Case Manager

Overview: Provide ongoing home visiting, assessment, referrals to resources, education and support to at least 30 women at risk of a poor birth outcome.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct community-based outreach and participant recruitment to pregnant women in need of perinatal and infant health care and supportive services.

· Provide case management for 30 or more participants by conducting home visits twice per month minimum. Case management includes activities such as intake, depression and developmental screenings, providing referrals and following up, resource distribution, documenting the service provided in an electronic data system and a corresponding paper record file.

· Deliver education on topics, such as breastfeeding, family planning, safe sleep, birth spacing and others using evidence based curricula.

· Administer the Healthy Start Data Collection Tools, Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Scale, Ages and Stages Questionnaire and other screenings to program participants at pre-determined intervals and as needed/indicated.

· Assist in securing participant involvement in program events, meetings and activities.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on all participant activity within 24 hours of contact.

· Participate in and complete all required training, staff development activities, continuing education programs and an annual Saturday event.

· Adhere to MomsFirst Core Value expectations for integrity, communication, empathy and support.

Required qualifications:

Associate Degree in Social Work or related field or Community Health Worker Certification

Knowledge of community health and social service resources

2-3 years’ supervisory experience in outreach and/or case management

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Internet navigation and use of electronic data systems

Strong written, verbal, time management and organizational skills

Valid driver’s license, active full coverage insurance and dependable transportation

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field

Community Health Worker Certification (required and provided within one year of hire)

Knowledge/experience providing trauma informed care

Bilingual, Spanish preferred

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.27 - $19.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Home visiting resumed with COVID-19 precautions. Home/Virtual visits and home drop off for items required. (Will discuss during interview.)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Case management and Home Visiting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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