Community Health Worker / Parent Educator at Centerstone in New Castle, Indiana

Job Description:

At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes people's lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing community-based behavioral healthcare, substance-abuse treatment and therapeutic foster care services across the U.S. We're committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our communities. If you think you're a good match to join our organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

Community-based position working for Healthy Start program. Community Health Worker will provide direct support and assistance with resources to mothers, infants, and their families with the goal of improving health status outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy, and reducing racial/ethnic differences in rates of adverse perinatal outcomes.

Ideal candidates:

• Possess an Associates or Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years related experience can substitute for a degree.


• Resides in and familiar with Henry, Rush, Fayette, Union, or Wayne county.


• Bilingual preferred. Minorities encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide parenting education utilizing evidenced-based treatment models and curriculum;


• Provide case management and coordination of referrals and services;


• Provide health education and promotion activities;


• Complete participant enrollments and related assessments;


• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans;


• Create a culture of respect including awareness of ethical, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed interactions;


• Participate in regular supervision on clinical and administrative issues;


• Maintain timely and accurate clinical records in accordance with organization policies;


• Maintain effective working relationships with clinical team and community referral sources;


• Maintain necessary communications and reporting with referral sources and other involved parties as approved by client; and


• Complete other duties as assigned.

Significant travel is required. Position covers 5 counties: Henry, Fayette, Rush, Union, and Wayne. Mileage is reimbursed.

Pay range is calculated based on education and experience, but ranges from approximately $12-16 per hour.

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Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Centerstone.

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  Health & Wellness
  
  
  • Medical Coverage
  
  
  • Dental Coverage
  
  
  • Vision Coverage
  
  
  • Flexible Spending Account
  
  
  • Health Savings Account
  
  
  • Short Term Disability
  
  
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  
  
  • Wellness Programs - Company Paid
  
  
  
  

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  Financial Wellbeing
  
  
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  
  
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  
  
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  
  
  • Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
  
  
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  
  
  
  


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  Career Development and Growth
  
  
  • At Centerstone training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  
  
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5 state footprint for those looking to relocate geographically
  
  
  • Centerstone Research Institute and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
  
  
  
  


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  Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
  
  
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
  
  
  
  

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.