Community Wellness Advocate - Part Time Job at BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, Milford, DE

dmNkRjQrZml4VFI5dktlM0ZsVXFWTklmWUE9PQ==
  • BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
  • Milford, DE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Brandywine Counseling and Community Services is seeking a part-time Community Wellness Advocate for our Milford location!

Who are We

Since 1985 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

The Community Wellness Advocate has primary responsibility for providing quality, sufficient and appropriate prevention, advocacy, and treatment services in the community

What You’ll Do as a Community Wellness Advocate:

  • Help individuals navigate the health care and/or social service systems, enabling them to receive primary and preventative care, maintain healthy behaviors, and manage chronic conditions in culturally and linguistically relevant ways
  • Community-based HIV counseling and testing
  • Risk reduction education sessions
  • Provide culturally appropriate health education
  • Educate and counsel clients about plans of care, health promotion, and disease prevention
  • Educate client and colleagues on features of health systems
  • Meet with clients as needed to address wellness in settings conducive to the client
  • Provide individualized education customized to the client and support system.
  • Refer clients to appropriate clinical and/or medical staff
  • Participate in treatment planning meetings
  • Conduct individualized risk and needs assessments
  • Provide resources and coordinate referrals
  • Provide transportation for appointments. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with information dissemination. Aids in educating clients and support systems pertaining to information received at appointments
  • Work directly with the counseling team to develop an individualized plan of care
  • Educates client to non-pharmacologic approaches to disease and symptom management
  • Document all interactions with clients including any assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to interventions and progress towards problem resolution. Reports any changes in client’s condition to appropriate personnel.
  • Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the client’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Case Management, Outreach, and Community Health Worker practices as they relate to best practice and BCCS activities.
  • Outreach and prevention requirements, including Federal and State regulations, as well as contract requirements.
  • Behavioral health principles, standards, public health, wellness principles, advocacy principles and best practices.
  • Knowledge of local community resources
  • Data entry
Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • REQUIRED : High school diploma or GED
  • REQUIRED : 2-years' experience in the human services field
  • REQUIRED : Valid Driver's License with 2 Points or Less
  • PREFERRED : CWH certification

Schedule:

  • Part-Time
  • Monday – Friday
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pay:

  • Starting at $17/hour
  • Commensuration based on experience, education, and certification

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.

Sup Clinical Pathology Services (Columbia County) Job at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.

 ..., and provides training and support for all employees as needed. Ensures compliance with any applicable GDCH, CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA, FDA and TJC guidelines and other regulatory agencies. Interfaces with the lab manager to implement and monitor all internal and external... 

First Student

Diesel Bus Mechanic Day Shift, ASE Training, CDL Prep Job at First Student

 ...A leading transportation company in White Bear Lake is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join its team. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety of students relying on school buses. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on vehicle systems and troubleshooting... 

Arizona Staffing

US U301 Quality Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials) Job at Arizona Staffing

 ...Job Opportunity at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. Job Description...  ...leading teams. 5+ years' experience in inspecting machined parts using hand tools, surface plate layout, coordinate measuring machines... 

Fast Staff of Texas

Screen Door/Window Installer Job at Fast Staff of Texas

 ...Job Description Job Description Seeking a Lead Screen Door Installer to work out of Gainesville, TX! Company truck will be provided! 5:30am to 3pm, M-F!****MUST PASS BACKGROUND AND DRUG TEST***** Minimum of 3 years full time experience with installing... 

American Kidney Fund

Senior Director, Signature Events & Fundraising Job at American Kidney Fund

 ...A prominent health organization is seeking a Director of Special Events responsible for overseeing fundraising activities and executing signature events. This critical role involves managing relationships with donors, directing event strategies, and ensuring successful...