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Community Health WorkerDetroit Recovery Project • Detroit, MI, United States
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Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

Detroit Recovery Project • Detroit, MI, United States
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by developing care plans and providing direct support to participants accessing health services, social services, and HIV/AIDS treatment? If so, join our team as we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Community Health Workers (CHW) to join our close-knit team at Detroit Recovery Project.

Who We Are:

Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.

Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:

  • Health & Wellness
  • Spirituality
  • Employment
  • Education/Training
  • Family & Recovery Support
What we're looking for:

DRP is currently seeking a full-time Community Health Workers (CHW). The CHW will combine their lived experience with professional Best Practices to provide support to clients in various stages of the Recovery process. The CHW provides direct support to health system navigation, education, health advocacy, and linkage to relevant services, including social support services to those recently and/or long term diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The CHW will work with participants minimally until the participant starts medical treatment but can continue to work with the participant as long as necessary to develop self-management tools and reach stabilization.

Compensation Range: This position is supported through grant funding. As a result, compensation is determined by the grant budget and may fall within a designated pay rate or range set by that funding source. The starting pay range for this position is $18-$20 per hour and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a non-exempt role that is eligible for overtime compensation.

The Ideal candidate will:
  • Have a great attitude and people skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Have a flexible work schedule including the occasional evening, holiday and weekend as needed.
  • Engage active Persons Who Inject/Use Drugs (PWID/PWUD) into Harm Reduction Services
  • Maintain knowledge around infectious disease as it relates to PWID/PWUD and educate participants on risk and prevention.
  • Provide rapid HIV/HCV tests.
  • Be comfortable distributing safe use and safe sex supplies.
  • Link individuals to identified services (housing, treatment, medical services, employment, etc.)
  • Provide services directly to the community on the mobile unit.
  • Input data directly into iPad/tablet during services.
  • Have knowledge of HIV/AIDS risk behaviors, STDs, human sexuality, SUD, and HIV behavior change principles and strategies.
  • Develop and maintain written documentation (assessments, service plans, progress notes, monthly reports, and other programmatic documentation)
  • Have a great attitude and people skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Have a flexible work schedule to include the occasional evening, holiday and weekend as needed.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Associate's degree in guidance and counseling, psychology, social work, vocational rehabilitation, business or public health administration or a related field is preferred.
  • State HIV Certification preferred
  • Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) are preferred
  • CHW Certification required
  • First Aid/CPR Certification preferred
  • Minimum of one year experience in providing direct services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS
  • A valid and unrestricted State of Michigan Driver's License, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Electronic Health/Medical Records Systems
What's in it for you:
  • A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review
  • Flexible scheduling-Excellent work/life balance (full-time and part-time schedules available)
  • Full comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with Company match
  • EAP
  • Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*)
  • Pet Insurance

*HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: The COVID-19 Vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for employment with Detroit Recovery Project.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour
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