Community Health Worker

As our Community Health Worker, you will work directly in the community with underserved populations to guide and increase community education that would support community members to connect to our services for their behavioral health.

Purpose

You will work in Boulder County to provide education on mental health facts, available services and create avenue(s) to connect with services. You will be the trusted partner in the community building relationships based on your shared life experiences. You will report to the Community Outreach Manager.

Break out of your role

Approximately 8-16 hrs./wk. would be dedicated to Mountain outreach with a SUD focus

Approximately 24-32 hrs./wk. would be dedicated to Boulder County unhoused SUD focus

Some nights and weekends may be required.

Job Profile

• Do you have a knack of educating people in a culturally competent presentation, manner, and approach?
• Are you able to connect with people to learn about their barriers and be able to guide them to available resources?
• Are you motivated to reduce health disparities in underserved populations by identifying and understanding barriers they can connect to?
  
  

What's In It For You

• A 40 hrs. per week role and with benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plan)
• Paid time off (26 days in total Jan-December that includes 12 Vacation, 5 Personal Days and 9 Sick Days) and 10 paid holidays
• Engaged employer who believes you are an essential factor in delivering our mission to the community
• Training, personal, and professional growth opportunities
• Leadership support that will participate in your development
  
  

Mental Health Partners offers a diverse, quality work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include a very generous paid time-off policy (paid holidays, paid vacation and paid personal days-off), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and percentage match-up retirement contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination (and any subsequent boosters) and the annual influenza vaccine. Medical exemptions or religious accommodations may be requested.

Education/Experience/License/Certification

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 with a safe and clean Colorado driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation to connect with clients in community settings
• Must be well immersed in the community to connect clients to behavioral health services
• Must have the ability to work some nights and weekends required
• Lived experience in the behavioral health care system, helpful but not required
  
  

This position will close 7/4/24