Community Health Worker

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. 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 Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Community Health Worker Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and Walking: 40% required
• Close Vision and Sitting: 5%
• Talking and Hearing: 40% required
• Lifting (more than 20lbs.): 15%

Job-related physical abilities include the ability to operate a computer keyboard and read computer displays, short and long-term memory, ability to listen to others, and to act decisively on information received, ability to problem solve, ability to lift 50 pounds, ability to physically assist others in their efforts to exit the facility in case of an emergency, must have a valid driving record in California, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in person and over the phone, ability to use standard janitorial and cleaning equipment, 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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.

Salary: $25.00 based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position. Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.