Outreach Worker /Driver License

Company: Vocational Instruction Project Community Services
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
--- Conduct community outreach to engage individuals into treatment, not limited to phone and internet. --- Schedule individuals for program screening and complete warm hand-off to specific programs for completion of intake process.--- Conduct outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment (Mental Health/Medical/Substance Use Treatments) --- Distribute outreach materials.--- Revise and develop presentations as needed under the guidance of Senior Director.--- Conduct community and provider presentations to promote VIP's programs and services.--- Provide transportation services to VIP clients to and from courts, rehabs, detoxes and other referral sources.--- Document outreach activities and complete all assigned daily, weekly, & monthly reports.--- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling all client/patient information/interactions.--- Attend all assigned agency and department meetings.--- Maintain good working relationship with all agency staff, client, and visitors.--- Provide telephone coverage for 24-hour Access Center, as scheduled, to manage telephone inquiries and provide program information.--- Other relevant duties as required..

Requirements:
--- High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year experience working in a social service setting.--- CASAC-T or CRPA preferred. --- Prior experience working in a clinical, mental health, housing or substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.--- Valid NYS Driver's license with a clean driving record.--- Must demonstrate appropriate written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.--- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus--- Ability to interact effectively will all populations served--- Must be computer literate including proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).--- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.PI177412123

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