Health Outreach Worker (One Care)

Company: Vinfen
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pmSalary: $47,000 / yearSign On Bonus: $1,000We are looking for a compassionate, dynamic caring outreach worker to provide services to adults with psychiatric conditions as well complex healthcare needs living in the community.As a Health Outreach Worker (HOW) you will collaborate with the Clinical Care Manager (CCM) to provide care coordination for One Care enrollees with complex healthcare needs. You will also conduct home and community based visits to clients enrolled in One Care with the intent to provide support and education on enhancing health and wellness self management. Additionally, you will also collaborate with Vinfen's Community Based Flexible Support teams as well One Care Plan's clinical staff to maximize coordination and integration of care.Response to Covid-19Vinfen continues to follow the guidelines determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Vinfen leadership along with Vinfen's medical staff are closely monitoring the pandemic on a daily basis and make decisions that are best for the safety and well-being of the Vinfen community.Our response to promote safety during the coronavirus includes:Hiring process conducted via virtual and phone interviewsVirtual New Employee Orientation and Virtual trainingIncreased sanitation measures in all programs and group homesPPE provided to all positions working closely with othersRestricting visitors in programs to reduce chances of exposureWhy 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) planFirst-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care InsuranceGenerous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):15 days of Vacation per year11 Paid Holidays10 Sick Days per year3 Personal Days per yearEducational Assistance and Remission Programs$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!Founded in 1977, for 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental, and behavioral disabilities at more than 200 sites with 2,700 employees in eastern 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. Recruiters, please no calls.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: VinfenIC, social services, Care coordinator, Patient Navigator, Community Health Advocate, Health Coach, Care Partner, Health equity, Social determinants of healthRequirements:Vaccine Mandate PolicyIn accordance with federal mandates, all new employees, interns, and volunteers within Vinfen's Massachusetts programs will be required to be fully vaccinated (14 days beyond last shot of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days beyond receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine), or have received the first shot in a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) with an appointment scheduled for the second dose. A 2nd dose must be received within six weeks of hire and the first shot prior to New Employee Orientation or have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with Vinfen,Good time management skills.Good writing skills.Strong organizational skills.Prior Human Services experience.A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred.At least two years of related Human Services experience.Experience with care coordination highly desirable.Must be at least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for a minimum of one year and be able to satisfactorily pass a driving check.Additionally, this position requires a fully insured vehicle that you will use in the course of your daily work. You must be willing to transport clients in your vehicle.Must be able to successfully pass CORI, driving, reference and background checks.

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