Community Outreach Specialist-Ferst Program
Community Outreach Specialist-Ferst Program
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Job Description
Overview
Provides Community Support and Supported Employment/Education Services to individuals admitted to the FERST (First Episode
Why UnityPoint Health
Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at
Responsibilities
Main Function
- Implement the NAVIGATE curriculum of care particularly Community Support Services functions.
- Provide assertive outreach and creative interventions to develop rapport treatment adherence and recovery.
- Identify unmet basic needs (food clothing shelter healthcare insurance/access etc) and connect client with resources to meet said needs. Provide direct assistance in securing resources if needed.
- Support adherence to treatment recommendations by reminding of appointments arranging for/providing transportation supporting recommended lifestyle changes by encouraging and/or direct assistance.
- Explore client hopes and goals specific to recovery and community inclusion. Provide encouragement and direct assistance to promote goal achievement.
- Documenting all services as required by model regulators funders and best practice.
- Implement the NAVIGATE curriculum of care particularly the Supported Employment and Education functions.
- Provide assertive outreach and creative interventions to develop rapport employment/education goals and recovery.
- Identify client skills desires supports and resources related to employment and education. Connect with resources including request of ADA rights to meet employment and education goals. Provide direct assistance in securing resources if needed.
- Support achievement of employment and education goals by promoting time management clear communication with supervisors/teachers gathering of required work or school supplies etc by encouraging and/or direct assistance.
- Explore client hopes and goals specific to employment education and recovery. Provide encouragement and direct assistance to promote goal achievement.
- Documenting all services as required by model regulators funders and best practice.
- Work in cooperation within the NAVIGATE Interdisciplinary Team.
- Understand all curriculum for all roles within the team.
- Cultivate and demonstrate belief in recovery as outlined by the NAVIGATE model.
- Attend all required meetings and trainings both internal and external as assigned by supervisor or required by the model.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
Education:
BA degree with at least 30 semester hours in a human services major.
Experience:
At least one year of working with people who have psychosis and/or helping people w disabilities achieve employment/education goals.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
