Outreach Worker

POSITION SUMMARY The Outreach Worker identifies older adults (age 55+) who have a substance use or mental health problem for which they would benefit from treatment.  The Outreach Worker provides engagement, assessment and case management services, and education through community-based outreach and in-service training.  These services are offered in older adults’ homes, senior centers, senior housing, and other community and social service settings.  The goal is to support older adults in engaging in services that will allow them to remain integrated in the community in the least restrictive setting.   Rate $20.00   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma/GED and a minimum of five years of experience with similar  community education and outreach. Bachelors degree and some experience preferred. Working knowledge of substance abuse is required.  Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred.   Valid Drivers License is required. Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs.   LOCATION Hartford, CT   SCHEDULE Full time   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:   Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program Access training and development opportunities Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Recharge with generous paid time off, including: 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge 8 sick days per year for your well-being 2 personal days per year for your personal needs 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides in-service training sessions to traditional and non-traditional settings within the region.   Makes contact with older adults identified as in need of behavioral health treatment in Central and North Central Connecticut (Greater Hartford, New Britain, Plainville, Bristol, Manchester, Enfield areas).   Provides outreach and engagement for older adults employing Motivational Interviewing.   Assess and provide brief intervention and referral for older adults employing the SBIRT model (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment). Continue to provide case management services for clients ensuring their behavioral health and basic needs are met.   Makes formal treatment referrals for older adults and coordinates services if client leaves treatment for non-compliance or AMA.   Collaborates with other providers within the region and develops linkages with organizations that provide services to older adults.   Maintains records of program activities for reporting and tracking purposes. Creates demographic/referral sheet for each identified client being referred for formal treatment (To be reported to DMHAS).   Attends monthly or quarterly staff meetings and assigned community meetings.   Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.