Durham County
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Salary
$39,348 - $66,844 / YEAR
The Community Health Worker 1 is responsible for providing outreach, intake, and wrap-around services to clients in the outpatient substance use disorder treatment program at the Durham County Detention Facility. This includes connecting individuals with community services, educating them on health resources, and documenting client progress.
Candidates must have Peer Support Certification and at least one year of experience in similar roles within medical treatment programs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse communities are essential.
Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.
Department: Sheriff's office
February 28, 2025 closing date: Open until filled salary min: 39,348.00 salary max: 66,844.00 position number: 40009984 job type: Full-Time
This position is responsible for providing outreach, intake and wrap around services to clients enrolled in the outpatient substance use disorder treatment program at to the Durham County Detention Facility. Position is responsible for documenting client outreach, client progress, conducting urine drug screens, conducting intakes, transportation to appointments and reporting compliance.
Completes reports for collection of program data. Participates in continuing education and other training on specialized topics pertaining to position responsibilities.
Attends and participates in staff, committee, departmental and other project meetings. Participate in Health Department meetings as required. Perform other duties as requested.
Completes reports for collection of program data. Participates in continuing education and other training on specialized topics pertaining to position responsibilities.
Attends and participates in staff, committee, departmental and other project meetings. Participate in Health Department meetings as required. Perform other duties as requested.
(i.e. Mon-Fri, rotating shifts, etc) 8: 30am- 5:00pm
Monday – Friday (Some early morning, evening, and weekend work required)
Peer Support Certification. Demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities as stated above through at least one year of experience in performing similar tasks in a hospital, clinic, nursing home, medical corps, or other medical treatment program.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Resource Center provides services for individuals detained in the Durham County Detention Facility to modify behavior patterns that assist them with substance use disorder. Services offered by the DCSO staff are case management, conducting psychosocial assessments, providing provisional diagnosis, assisting in discharge planning and coordination of care and support services. Services also include reentry services upon release from the Detention Facility.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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