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East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Community Engagement Specialist in East Boston, Massachusetts
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Time Type:
Part time
Department:
Mental Health
All Locations:
East Boston
Description:
The Community Engagement Specialist (CES) is considered an essential, non-clinical member of a community-based team who will support the most vulnerable members of the East Boston Community. This position will connect both EBNHC patients, as well as those who are not affiliated with EBNHC, to recovery information, and make referrals and linkages to helpful community resources. The overall goal is to reduce risk of harm of those who have a substance use disorder and/or mental health condition (diagnosed or undiagnosed) to engage in services, including harm reduction, detox, counseling, residential care, and other community-based care. This will be a fulltime, 5 days per week position, with occasional evening and weekend shifts.
The CES will maintain ongoing client support regardless of relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver, and advocate for patients. The CES should possess a thorough understanding of the steps to successful recovery, an understanding of community culture to address the barriers to recovery, provide links to community resources, and to use straightforward, recovery-focused language free from clinical jargon and stigma.
This position requires good organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Regularly scheduled supervision will be provided. Flexible schedule and hybrid schedule may be available following introductory period.
Education
A High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
Successful completion of a CCAR approved Recovery Coach Academy before hire, or the successful completion of a CCAR approved Recovery Coach Academy within 4 months of hire.
Experience
- Preference for candidates with lived experience with substance use disorders, with at least two-years sustained recovery.
Skills/Abilities
Strong advocacy skills along with knowledge of community-based services, resources, and local recovery community
Empathic understanding of patients, including the ability to assess multicultural needs, sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation diversity, values, beliefs, and behaviors
Demonstrated flexibility with client’s priorities, evolving needs, and goals
Organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, and the internet; requires the ability to research community resources independently and to access and enter data
Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred
There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work.
We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team!
Medical & Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers
401(K) Retirement Plan
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts
Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time
A Generous Staff Development Benefit
Excellent Malpractice Coverage
A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support
Free Parking
And Much More…