Community Health Worker (Unlicensed) Job at V-Tech Solutions Inc., Washington DC

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  • V-Tech Solutions Inc.
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Community Health Worker: Non-Licensed

We are expanding our team; apply and grow with us! V-Tech Solutions, Inc. is looking for multiple enthusiastic Community Health Workers to provide quality care to the DC community. As an Outreach Specialist for V-Tech, you will represent the company and work with the management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase community development and wellness. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, and community-driven to take on this exciting role. This position requires someone with a positive attitude and the ability to be a team player.

This position requires you to be onsite and in person, as well as your full attendance for a multi week mandatory training at the start of employment. V-Tech offers competitive benefits, compensation, and other incentives.

Responsibilities:

Maintain confidentiality of enrollee information

Work independently as well as support teamwork

Listen effectively, establish rapport, and show compassion to customers Ability to build strong relationships in the community to assist community members Connect community members to services as needed

Provide health education as necessary to community members

 

Required Skills:

Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Strong decision-making skills and resourcefulness

Strong verbal and written communication, as well as exceptional reporting and presentation skills

Routing/Mapping experience

Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude

Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time Knowledge of the recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established best practices

Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual consumers in self-directed recovery

Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse and the ability to assist consumers to address symptoms

Working knowledge of community resources necessary for independent living and the ability to teach those skills to other individuals with severe mental illness Working knowledge of how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups through input from mental health consumers

Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach must be in good standing within 90 days of being assigned to the Clinical Services Administration

Minimum Experience and Education

HS Diploma or equivalent required (BS/BA preference)

Experience in community work, community counseling, and outreach initiative Preferred Skills

Member-focused customer service experience

Bilingual a plus

Substance use disorder experience, preferred

Community Health Worker and/or Certified Recovery Specialist and/or Certified Peer Addiction Recovery Coach certification (DC, MD, VA licensure), preferred

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

E/O/E

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