Respite Care Community Health Worker
Washington State
Transitional Respite helps people experiencing homelessness recover from acute medical issues via 24/7 shelter, meals, transportation, and medical services like nursing care, education, and care coordination. Respite addresses root causes of homelessness through case management that engages clients in services designed to improve social determinants of health. Our program currently contracts with local hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health providers to provide space for up to 23 individuals to engage in program services. Our Respite program is housed within House of Charity, Spokane’s largest low-barrier homeless shelter, serving 135 individuals who identify as male in the downtown core. This position will provide training to become certified as a Community Health Worker. As such, you will assist clients in connecting with needed medical supports and will function as liaison between providers and the Respite Program.
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Member Duties : This position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Healthcare Outreach Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with other members serving throughout the country, all focused on assisting individuals within healthcare outreach.
The AmeriCorps placement will act as a vital member of our Respite Program team in the following ways:
1. Will assist the team in determining client eligibility in the Respite Program
2. Meet with potential clients prior to release from hospital to conduct initial needs assessment and report back to respite team
3. Act as liaison between community providers and Respite Program
4. Help refer clients to needed community resources
5. Help clients navigate tools and resources that support meeting their unique health needs
6. Help clients build skills to support their self-identified goals
7. Assist Respite team with daily needs of the program to included appointment scheduling, and documentation.
Program Benefits :
Living Allowance
,
Training
,
Education award upon successful completion of service
,
Childcare assistance if eligible
,
Health Coverage
.
Terms :
Car recommended
,
Permits attendance at school during off hours
,
Permits working at another job during off hours
.
Service Areas :
Community Outreach
,
Health
,
Public Health AmeriCorps
,
Homelessness
.
Skills :
Social Services
,
Counseling
,
Team Work
,
Public Health
.
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Respite Care Community Health Worker
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2022
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:
None
Maximum:
None
Program Locations
WASHINGTON
Accepting Applications
From 06/23/2022 To 12/31/2022
Contact
Tammy Ness
32 W Pacific Ave
Spokane WA 99201
509-624-7821
[email protected]
Listing ID
113327
Further help on this page can be found by
clicking here .
Member Duties : This position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Healthcare Outreach Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with other members serving throughout the country, all focused on assisting individuals within healthcare outreach.
The AmeriCorps placement will act as a vital member of our Respite Program team in the following ways:
1. Will assist the team in determining client eligibility in the Respite Program
2. Meet with potential clients prior to release from hospital to conduct initial needs assessment and report back to respite team
3. Act as liaison between community providers and Respite Program
4. Help refer clients to needed community resources
5. Help clients navigate tools and resources that support meeting their unique health needs
6. Help clients build skills to support their self-identified goals
7. Assist Respite team with daily needs of the program to included appointment scheduling, and documentation.
Program Benefits :
Living Allowance
,
Training
,
Education award upon successful completion of service
,
Childcare assistance if eligible
,
Health Coverage
.
Terms :
Car recommended
,
Permits attendance at school during off hours
,
Permits working at another job during off hours
.
Service Areas :
Community Outreach
,
Health
,
Public Health AmeriCorps
,
Homelessness
.
Skills :
Social Services
,
Counseling
,
Team Work
,
Public Health
.
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Respite Care Community Health Worker
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2022
- 08/31/2023
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:
None
Maximum:
None
Program Locations
WASHINGTON
Accepting Applications
From 06/23/2022 To 12/31/2022
Contact
Tammy Ness
32 W Pacific Ave
Spokane WA 99201
509-624-7821
[email protected]
Listing ID
113327
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