Job Details

Community Health Worker

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other's growth.

The Community Health Worker position is a key position in carrying out daily activities and establishing connection with program participants at the Sobering Center. The position is central to monitoring and maintaining organization, structure, and safety for all staff, clients and community members arriving and or residing at the Sobering Center.

In this role, you'll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You'll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You'll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.

Primary Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Monitor and observe Sobering Center client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.

Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Sobering Center

Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients.

Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily.

Provide help with transportation and emergency response

1. Monitor and observe Sobering Center client behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.

Conducts property safety checks on client incoming property

Monitor daily bed roster and census to ensure client accountability with program requirements.

Assist with meal preparation and meal distribution daily.

Run reports from EPIC, Medi-Cal and HMIS (MSRS only)

2. Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Sobering Center

Communicate daily needs or observational concerns or impression to Health and or SUD staff.

Participate in daily shift change activity any concerns

3. Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients.

De-escalate emotionally unstable client behavior

Provide orientation and overview for incoming clients

Attend to clients' needs while maintaining daily activity schedule.

4. Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily.

Monitoring cleanliness and performing needed cleanup duties.

Preparing bed rolls and basic hygienic items to all incoming clients

Ensure laundry details are completed.

Replenish supplies as directed by Program Manager

5. Provide transportation and emergency response assistance.

Transport clients to local facilities when needed (Sobering Center only)

Respond to emergency needs as directed by Health Center staff and/or Program Manager

Assist SUD or Health Center staff with referral and or transfer (Sobering Center only) to continuing care.

6. Community Health Worker Responsibilities:

Cultural Mediation Among Individuals, Communities, and Health & Social Service Systems.

Providing Culturally Appropriate Health Education and Information

Providing Coaching and Social Support, Advocacy, Cultural Humility and Service Coordination

Care Coordination, Case Management, and System Navigation

What else is required?

Standing and Walking: 40% required

Close Vision and Sitting: 5% required

Talking and Hearing: (Via phone/in person) 40% required

Lifting (more than 20 lbs.): 15%

Travel 0%

Job-related physical abilities:

• Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and read computer displays
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to physically assist others in their efforts to exit the facility in case of an emergency
• Must have a valid driving record in California (SC only) Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in person and over the phone.
• Must be able to use standard janitorial and cleaning equipment.

Job-related behaviors:

• Short and long-term memory
• Ability to listen to others, and to act decisively on information received
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to interface with staff members, community members, clients, family members and other visitors and or professionals.
• Ability to follow and provide written and verbal directions
• Ability to recognize stress factors and creative ways to reduce them.
• Ability to control emotions during times of conflict and high stress
• Ability to work in stressful situations where information is needed in a brief period.
• Ability to function as a team member and cooperate with other staff and agencies
• Ability to work with diverse populations, cultures and people with co- occurring disorders, disabilities, and complex trauma
• Ability to accurately document verbal and written information received
• Ability to maintain a welcoming and positive attitude while working.
• Ability to be flexible to work with organizational and or program changes
• Ability to respond to crises promptly

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.

• Generous contribution medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

Salary: $25.00 based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.