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Job Description Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care! Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve. Optimus is looking to add a BH Community Health Worker to join our Promoting Integrated Care team ( PIC). The PIC CHW will be based out of East Main OB/GN department. This role is 100 % grant funded. Working knowledge of Spanish is strongly preferred. The PIC Community Health Worker works closely with medical and behavioral health care teams; fellow Optimus sites CHWs, and social services agencies to provide care coordination, connection to resources and support to improve clients’ health and general well-being. Works in both clinical and community-based settings. Under the supervision of the PIC Program Director, they assess and provide interventions to aid patients to cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Completes social determinants of health assessments, person-centered recovery action plans oriented to the client’s cultural background including gender identity/sexual orientation. Work with teams to create a trauma informed environment for patients., 2. Provides behavioral health resources and interventions when needed (ex: providing breathing exercises for anxiety or sleep hygiene suggestions), 3. Schedules and behavioral health screenings, face-to-face whenever possible and clinically appropriate. Supports safe transitions of care for members moving between care settings., 4. Works with primary care providers and other CHWs to facilitate referrals to behavioral health department, works with patients to increase compliance with attending intakes, appointments and assists decreasing barriers to participation., 5. Assists clients in the clinic setting. Continuously identifies and resolves barriers to meeting goals and complying with the Individual Recovery Plan and reports barriers identified to the PIC Program Manager., 6. Documents all client encounters and care coordination efforts made on behalf of clients; maintains comprehensive electronic client files in a consistent and timely fashion., 7. Works with PIC team to provide accurate data collection for program reports as well as Optimus team-based care reporting needs., 8. Coaches and facilitates communications with clients in effective management of self-care. Assists clients in understanding care plans and instructions. Motivates clients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall well-being., 9. May provide support and advocacy during medical and behavioral health visits or when necessary to guarantee clients' behavioral health and medical needs are being conveyed. Follows up with both clients and providers regarding action plans., 10. CHW will be held accountable and assessed by targeted measures from the PIC Grant., 11. Facilitates client access to community resources, including housing, food, and clothing assistance, transportation, parenting, providers to teach life skills, vocational, educational resources, and relevant mental health services. Assists clients in utilizing community services, facilitating appointments with community services agencies as well as with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible., 12. Works collaboratively and effectively within the care team. Establishes positive, supportive relationships with participants and provides feedback to other members of the team. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors, and office staff. Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and agencies., 13. Travels as needed to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations., 14. Attend meetings as scheduled or as requested., 15. Participate in supervision with supervisor as required., 16. Performs other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Professional, positive attitude, understanding of customer service principals, intuitiveness, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position. Knowledge of some medical terminology preferred. Ability to understand the needs of the community to be served. Must have knowledge of the various services available in the community. Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement, and patient empowerment. Ability to type into an electronic health record. JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in social services preferred. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in working with community-based programs for persons with behavioral health diagnoses. Preferred: Applicant has a well-developed understanding of chronic disease and its impact on behavioral/mental health treatment. Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse office staff and patient population. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal skills required including, but not limited to appropriate email etiquette, active listening, and thorough revision of all written assignments. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Certification of Community Health Worker preferred. Working for Optimus: • OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function., • 100% Outpatient Setting • Excellent health & welfare benefit options • Competitive Compensation, • Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment. Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees

Job Description CLEAR (Community and Law Enforcement for Addiction Recovery) is a grant-funded initiative of the Federal COSSUP Program (Comprehensive Opioid and Stimulant Use Program). Liberation Programs operates the Fairfield County arm of the Statewide CLEAR Initiative, serving vulnerable adults and their families struggling with substance use and identified by law enforcement, emergency services, hospitals, and other community partners in Norwalk, Bridgeport, Greenwich, and Stamford. Contracted by DMHAS to deliver the CLEAR Project, Liberation Programs works across jurisdictions to connect those most at risk of overdose with appropriate supports and services. The Family Outreach Specialist provides dedicated, trauma-informed support and case management to family members of individuals at risk of or recovering from overdose. The position offers family engagement, grief and crisis support, and care coordination using a harm reduction and culturally responsive lens. The Specialist supports family members by facilitating access to treatment, education, housing, and other wraparound resources and collaborates with school systems to implement trauma-informed strategies for youth affected by parental or caregiver substance use. This role works closely with Outreach Specialists, the CLEAR Social Worker, and the Hospital Liaison/Systems Integration Manager to ensure that family voices and needs are centered in the overall care plan. The position is grant-funded and limited to the term of the award. Major Duties and Responsibilities • Provide case management, grief support, and trauma-informed care to family members of individuals identified through CLEAR., • Engage families through non-judgmental communication using motivational interviewing techniques., • Accompany Outreach Specialists during coordinated Overdose Response Follow-Up Visits., • Coordinate and participate in community outreach and events that provide education, recovery resources, harm reduction supplies, and overdose prevention tools., • Partner with schools through the Handle with Care initiative to ensure trauma-informed responses are implemented for children impacted by substance use at home., • Support families in accessing education-related services (e.g., attending IEP meetings), children’s health care, and developmental services., • Document consistently in Cordata and maintain shared care planning across the CLEAR team., • Assist families in navigating services including detox/treatment, housing, primary and mental health care, benefits enrollment, and legal support., • Provide direct support such as transportation assistance, appointment coordination, and referrals to sober support, education, and employment programs., • Maintain strong communication with the CLEAR Site Lead and Social Worker to ensure seamless service integration., • Monitor incoming referrals via Cordata and respond promptly to new family support cases., • Participate in training, data entry, and reporting activities as required by DPH and DMHAS., • At least one year of experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) or Serious Mental Illness (SMI), or equivalent lived experience., • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care., • Excellent communication and motivational interview skills., • Strong knowledge of community resources and recovery-oriented systems of care., • Cultural responsiveness, with the ability to work respectfully with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred., • Experience providing case management, system navigation, and family-centered support., • Familiarity with recovery pathways, including medication-assisted treatment, 12-step, and non-traditional models., • Ability to maintain accurate documentation and contribute to collaborative care planning., • Valid CT driver’s license and comfort driving outreach van., • I am willing to attend events and assist with overdose response outreach., • Commitment to serving families in a manner that promotes dignity, autonomy, and emotional safety. What We Offer • Competition Compensation, • Comprehensive Benefits, • Generous Paid Time Off, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Referral Bonuses, • 401K, • FSA, • HSA, • Employee Assistance Program

Job Description CLEAR (Community and Law Enforcement for Addiction Recovery) is a grant-funded initiative of the Federal COSSUP Program (Comprehensive Opioid and Stimulant Use Program). Liberation Programs operates the Fairfield County arm of the Statewide CLEAR Initiative, serving vulnerable adults and their families struggling with substance use and identified by law enforcement, emergency services, hospitals, and other community partners in Norwalk, Bridgeport, Greenwich, and Stamford. Contracted by DMHAS to deliver the CLEAR Project, Liberation Programs works across jurisdictions to connect those most at risk of overdose with appropriate supports and services. The Family Outreach Specialist provides dedicated, trauma-informed support and case management to family members of individuals at risk of or recovering from overdose. The position offers family engagement, grief and crisis support, and care coordination using a harm reduction and culturally responsive lens. The Specialist supports family members by facilitating access to treatment, education, housing, and other wraparound resources and collaborates with school systems to implement trauma-informed strategies for youth affected by parental or caregiver substance use. This role works closely with Outreach Specialists, the CLEAR Social Worker, and the Hospital Liaison/Systems Integration Manager to ensure that family voices and needs are centered in the overall care plan. The position is grant-funded and limited to the term of the award. Major Duties and Responsibilities • Provide case management, grief support, and trauma-informed care to family members of individuals identified through CLEAR., • Engage families through non-judgmental communication using motivational interviewing techniques., • Accompany Outreach Specialists during coordinated Overdose Response Follow-Up Visits., • Coordinate and participate in community outreach and events that provide education, recovery resources, harm reduction supplies, and overdose prevention tools., • Partner with schools through the Handle with Care initiative to ensure trauma-informed responses are implemented for children impacted by substance use at home., • Support families in accessing education-related services (e.g., attending IEP meetings), children’s health care, and developmental services., • Document consistently in Cordata and maintain shared care planning across the CLEAR team., • Assist families in navigating services including detox/treatment, housing, primary and mental health care, benefits enrollment, and legal support., • Provide direct support such as transportation assistance, appointment coordination, and referrals to sober support, education, and employment programs., • Maintain strong communication with the CLEAR Site Lead and Social Worker to ensure seamless service integration., • Monitor incoming referrals via Cordata and respond promptly to new family support cases., • Participate in training, data entry, and reporting activities as required by DPH and DMHAS., • At least one year of experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) or Serious Mental Illness (SMI), or equivalent lived experience., • Fluent in Spanish, • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care., • Excellent communication and motivational interview skills., • Strong knowledge of community resources and recovery-oriented systems of care., • Cultural responsiveness, with the ability to work respectfully with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred., • Experience providing case management, system navigation, and family-centered support., • Familiarity with recovery pathways, including medication-assisted treatment, 12-step, and non-traditional models., • Ability to maintain accurate documentation and contribute to collaborative care planning., • Valid CT driver’s license and comfort driving outreach van., • I am willing to attend events and assist with overdose response outreach., • Commitment to serving families in a manner that promotes dignity, autonomy, and emotional safety. What We Offer • Competition Compensation, • Comprehensive Benefits, • Generous Paid Time Off, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Referral Bonuses, • 401K, • FSA, • HSA, • Employee Assistance Program

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