We are expanding our team; apply and grow with us! V-Tech Solutions, Inc. is looking for multiple enthusiastic Community Health Workers to provide quality care to the DC community. As an Outreach Specialist for V-Tech, you will represent the company and work with the management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase community development and wellness. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, and community-driven to take on this exciting role. This position requires someone with a positive attitude and the ability to be a team player.

This position requires you to be onsite and in person, as well as your full attendance for a multi week mandatory training at the start of employment. V-Tech offers competitive benefits, compensation, and other incentives.

Responsibilities:

Maintain confidentiality of enrollee information
Work independently as well as support teamwork
Listen effectively, establish rapport, and show compassion to customers • Ability to build strong relationships in the community to assist community members • Connect community members to services as needed
Provide health education as necessary to community members

Required Skills:

Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
Strong decision-making skills and resourcefulness
Strong verbal and written communication, as well as exceptional reporting and presentation skills
Routing/Mapping experience
Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time • Knowledge of the recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established best practices
Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual consumers in self-directed recovery
Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse and the ability to assist consumers to address symptoms
Working knowledge of community resources necessary for independent living and the ability to teach those skills to other individuals with severe mental illness • Working knowledge of how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups through input from mental health consumers
Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach must be in good standing within 90 days of being assigned to the Clinical Services Administration

Minimum Experience and Education

HS Diploma or equivalent required (BS/BA preference)
Experience in community work, community counseling, and outreach initiative Preferred Skills
Member-focused customer service experience
Bilingual a plus
Substance use disorder experience, preferred
Community Health Worker and/or Certified Recovery Specialist and/or Certified Peer Addiction Recovery Coach certification (DC, MD, VA licensure), preferred

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

E/O/E

Apply now: https://v-techsolutions.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2susz97hu0g

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