Schedule: Mon - Fri 8 am - 4 pm 

Salary: $ 55,000/yr

The Community Health Worker (CHW) II acts as an ambassador of the community partners (CP) program, rapidly forming close working relationships with key stakeholders, interdisciplinary care teams, accountable care organizations (ACOs) and managed care organizations (MCOs) to promote integrated care. The CHW II supports the CP Team Lead in strengthening programmatic performance through mentorship to staff and participation in special projects as assigned by CP leadership.

As an integral member of the CP team, the CHW II aids in the onboarding of newly hired CP staff through job shadowing opportunities and modeling the expected role, responsibilities, and scope of practice of the Community Health Worker. Serving as a mentor, the CHW II coaches the staff in key core competencies and efficient and effective work processes. The CHW II guides by example, exhibiting exemplary care coordination practices including outreach, engagement, assessment, care planning, transition planning, health and wellness coaching, and social service linkage for MassHealth Members with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The CHW II excels at identifying and addressing gaps in care in a manner that demonstrates the values of person-centered planning, Community First, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Recovery Principles. The CHW II is proficient at organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to the Member's healthcare needs across multiple settings, inclusive of both long-term services and supports (LTSS) and social determinants of health (SDOH) needs.

The Community Health Worker II has a range of duties including:

Supports public relations efforts and develop community stakeholder partnerships. Leads or participates in special projects assigned by the CP Leadership Team. Participates in implementation of workflows, processes, and programmatic performance improvement plan as delegated by the CP Leadership Team. Provides, supports, and/or fosters the mentoring, coaching, and training of CHW staff. Updates, maintains, and disseminates key information and resources used by CHWs. Persists in outreach to engage "hard to reach" individuals. Coordinates and documents the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment (CA). Conducts and documents initial and ongoing risk assessment; designs personal crisis management plans, relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies with members who have been identified as behaviorally complex in collaboration with the team. Perform other related duties as required.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! Other generous benefits and perks!

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. To learn more about Vinfen, and/or to apply to this or other Vinfen positions, please visit our website at www.vinfen.org/work-at-vinfen

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords: Community Health program, care management, care coordination, Non-profit, community partners