The Office forCommunity Health at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center iscurrently hiring two Social Workers to join a team of peer healthcareworkers, including Community Health Workers, and provide rapid resourcereferrals and community connector/navigator services to high-need guests at theGateway Receiving Area located on 5400 Gibson Blvd SE, a grant-fundedcollaboration between the City of Albuquerque and UNM HSC’s Office of CommunityHealth. The Gateway Receiving Area site will operate by harm reduction principles andpractices. Staff are expected to comply with public health evidence-based andbest practices at all times while at work. You will help plan, deliver, supervise,and staff the 24/7 services at the short-term Community Connector servicessite. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative individual withstrong organizational, supervisory and communication skills with the ability toproblem-solve efficiently, independently and as part of a team as is requiredand appropriate. Because the program is new and innovative, youwill help us create the model, applying your social work perspective, skillsand experience.

 Summary

 Under general supervision, worksclosely with managers, public health workers, other community health workers,professional students, and medical/behavioral/social services agencies toprovide short term care coordination and connection to resources and support toprogram clients to improve their health and general well-being througheducation and provision of coordination of care and resources that support programclients to improve their health and general well-being while engaging withat-risk populations with complex psycho-social histories. Providesa range of assessment and case referral services for individuals, couples,and/or families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. Manage andsupervise the daily activities of a team of Community Health Workers. Mayprovide practical training and guidance to students and/or paraprofessionalstaff, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides & oversees lay-counseling interventions as appropriate to the position; welcomes site guests via screening and intake, prepares program engagement plans, exit plans, and acts as a resource for follow-up referral and placement with partner organizations, behavioral, medical, dental, &/or mental health providers programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
2. Collects data about patients through basic vitals, Social Determinants of Health assessment, interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine program appropriateness or referral to other resources.
3. Provides navigational casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the requirements of the individual position; performs case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge, as applicable.
4. Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
5. Manages and supervises 2-3 peer health worker staff including Community Health Workers;
6. Collects data about patients through basic vitals, Social Determinants of Health assessment, interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine program appropriateness or referral to other resources.
7. Must take and pass yearly training and evaluation by an appropriate-licensed medical professional to remain proficient in measuring vital signs;
8. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
9. Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
10. Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
11. Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
12. May transport guests to local resources in City-owned van with Driver Safety Certification
13. May lead paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties.
14. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
15. May transport guests to local resources in City-owned van with Driver Safety Certification
16. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.