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Sedgwick County* Community Health Worker - Overdose Prevention - Health in Wichita, Kansas
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The Community Health Worker Overdose Prevention works in different organizations and businesses in Sedgwick County to connect people at risk of opioid or stimulant overdose to community services. In this way, the position prevents disease and promotes wellness. The position will build individual client health knowledge and build community capacity to serve vulnerable populations. The position must communicate in a culturally appropriate manner and must be viewed as a trusted resource to the communities served. Employee will provide support during public health emergencies.
Identify clients at risk of overdose in need of referral to services
- Work with supervisor, other SCHD staff, and external partners to identify vulnerable populations and implement identification, welcoming, assessment, and referral strategies for clients
- Research and identify appropriate resources/referrals to assist with removing barriers to client reaching goal
- Meet with community organizations/referral sources to gather information related to service compatibility.
- Coordinate with and work in medical and non-medical facilities and with outreach teams
- Drive to locations where clients are, including hospitals, clinics, shelters, and other locations
- Serve as a trusted resource to communities
- Provide education and presentations informally and formally
Provide community referral information and health education to clients
- Assist client in setting goals and provide support/referrals for client to reach goal
- Communicate with clients to understand goals and provide information and referrals to achieve goals
- Make referral to client in person or over the telephone
- Follow-up with each client to determine the status of the referrals and if more help is needed
- Assist client with scheduling appointments as appropriate
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the referral system
- Communicate to clients in a culturally-appropriate and health literacy-appropriate manner
Administrative Operations
- Provide technical assistance about referrals and cultural competency to SCHD staff and community partners
- Work with SCHD staff, Communications, and external partners on culturally appropriate messaging and referrals
- Assist with needs assessments, surveys and data collection
- Document activities and complete standard reports in client database
- Check client database regularly to verify data entered for each client
- Identify opportunities for improvement to procedures and workflows and suggest changes
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