Community Health Worker - Overdose Prevention - Health

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13672543 The Community Health Worker Overdose Prevention works in different organizations and businesses in Sedgwick County to connect people at risk of opioid or stimulant overdose to community services. In this way, the position prevents disease and promotes wellness. The position provides case management, building individual client health knowledge and community capacity to serve the community. The position is a trusted resource in the community and must provide tailored communications to clients and accurately document client work in a database. Employee will provide support during public health emergencies. Identify clients at risk of overdose in need of referral to services - Partner with supervisors, SCHD staff, and community organizations to identify at-risk populations and implement client identification, welcoming, assessment, and referral strategies. - Research, identify, and maintain community resources that help clients overcome barriers and achieve health goals. - Meet with referral sources and community organizations to confirm service availability and compatibility. - Coordinate with medical and non-medical facilities, outreach teams, and community partners. - Travel to client locations, including hospitals, clinics, shelters, and other community settings. - Serve as a trusted community resource through formal and informal education, presentations, and indoor/outdoor outreach activities. Provide community referral information and health education to clients - Provide individual case management, health education, and support to help clients set and achieve goals. - Communicate with clients to identify goals, provide tailored information, and connect them with appropriate services. - Make referrals to community agencies in person, by telephone, or through referral platforms and systems. - Assist clients with scheduling appointments, as appropriate. - Follow up on referrals to assess status and determine whether additional assistance is needed. Administrative Operations - Provide referral-related technical assistance to SCHD staff and community partners. - Assist with needs assessments, surveys, data collection, outreach event planning, and partner meetings. - Enter and maintain accurate client information and goals in the database; complete self-audits. - Identify and recommend improvements to referral procedures and workflows. - Assist with evaluating referral system effectiveness. - Maintain subject-matter expertise through training and research of available resources. - Provide support during public health emergencies. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}