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Amity Foundation · 3 weeks ago

Community Health Care Worker

3316 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA. 90007

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Amity Foundation is an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community dedicated to helping marginalized individuals. The Community Health Care Worker will work with prison and re-entry programs to assist participants in accessing necessary services and minimize recidivism.

CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Interview and assess participant needs through interviews with participants referred by the Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR), Specialized Treatment for optimized programs (STOP) and other Community Based, And Organization Referrals

Verify and document the eligibility of participants

Develop a service with the participant to identify and address service needs and goals

Assist with public benefits advocacy and linkage

Work with other faculty to assist with placement and case management upon release

Collaborate with other area agencies and partners involved with the participant to ensure a coordinated effort to best serve the participant

Attend inter-agency case coordinated meetings, coalitions, regional advocacy groups, and boards as appropriate in benefiting the participants served and support community cooperation in addressing areas of need

Maintained concise and comprehensive case records on all participants seeking services

Provide accurate daily and monthly statistical information as per funding source guidelines

Will be required to visit county jails

Provide transportation assistance to housing and appointments by means of company/personal vehicle, bus fare/pass, or private vendor

Qualification

Peer Support Specialist CertificateData analysisCommunity resource linkageProject managementCustomer orientationEffective communicationTeam collaborationAdaptability