Peer Support Outreach Worker

Looking for a career with an incredibly tight-knit organization that's also dedicated to helping their community? Then you've come to the right place This is your chance to be part of an organization that's entire mission is improving the lives of others
In addition, you will enjoy competitive pay, nine paid holidays, generous PTO (4 weeks your first year), medical insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium, employer paid life/AD&D ($50k), employer paid short- and long-term disability, optional HSA, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

Summary:
To provide perinatal outreach services to a specific population within the Tampa Bay area. The

incumbent for this position will be responsible for providing wrap-around case management services so that each

client has access to needed services including medical, nutritional, social, educational, substance abuse, etc. In this

position you will interact with clients on a daily basis, in person or via phone with the goal to improve both maternal

and baby well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business

needs.

Duties And Scope Of Responsibilities

• Provide case management for clients who have been identified as having mainly psychosocial problems through

home visitation and/or group settings.

• Refers and follows up on the receipt of services and coordinates, consults and collaborates with service providers
• Administer perinatal depression screens to every Central Healthy Start mother
• Provide in-depth inter-conception health education, ongoing support and guidance in child health development to

clients, partners/spouses and families

• Help arrange transportation for and encourage attendance at health care appointments, health education, various

groups, psychoeducational classes, and social service-related appointments

• Recruit to and facilitate non-clinical group discussions and provide support for groups and health-related classes for

clients and alumni

• Document records regarding case management activities and termination of case management as appropriate
• Prepares required reports as needed, i.e. caseloads reports, case logs, etc.
• Monitors all required records and forms for completeness and accuracy
• Participates as member of multi-disciplinary Care Coordination team to offer total client care
• Attend all monthly community Council meetings and make reports of all activities
• Travel as required for home visits and other activities, correctly document mileage, and compile and submit monthly

for reimbursement

• Participates in CHHS research studies as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate with a range of constituents, prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented

office environment. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.

• Manage a caseload; organize and prioritize work assignments; make decisions and independent judgments;

determine the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; and recognize reportable events.

• Reliable transportation with proof of valid driver's license and auto insurance or the ability and means to travel on

a flexible schedule for conducting home visits and other required community-wide travel.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for some positions.

Qualification/Requirements

• Experience working with Community Based programs and organizations such as Healthy Start.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Education/Training/Experience

• BA/BS in social work, human services, or related field in an accredited program in the maternal/child or child

welfare services.

• Proficient personal computer experience to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Microsoft Access, Excel,

PowerPoint and Internet applications.

Physical Requirements
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature
• Light lifting/moving up to 25 lbs.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers and perceives

attributes of objects and materials.

• Close/distance/peripheral and depth perception