Community Health Worker

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Certification Required

Job description : Company Overview

Mental Health Associates of the Triad is dedicated to promoting mental well-being through high-quality services, advocacy for mental health issues, and active outreach to the community. We strive to create a supportive environment that empowers individuals to achieve their best mental health.

Summary

A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and / or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve 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.

A community health worker also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.

There are certification levels of 1 - 4 in North Carolina. The person can meet any certification level (1 - 4). The person will work 40 hours a week and provide care coordination, site visits, linkage to outside agencies for referral, coordination with probation / parole, reentry, and follow-up care post release.

Responsibilities

Requirements

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills to promote mental well-being, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Mental Health Associates of the Triad!

Job Type : Full-time

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Schedule :

Work Location : In person