Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Inc.

Job Posting

Community Health Worker, Conflict-Free Case Management

Salary Range: $20 - 22 /hour

About RIPIN: RIPIN deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs. RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems.

Job Summary:

The Adult Care Manager is a peer who has experience in navigating Rhode Island’s health system for themselves, a family member or through previous employment. This CHW will support adults with special needs and their families who receive Long Term Services and Supports. As a CHW, this role will be a critical part of a comprehensive team providing peer support, care coordination, resources, and referrals within RIPINs Conflict Free Case Management Program. CHWs will engage with consumers in the home and community settings providing person centered, culturally sensitive support, and building on the values, strengths, and preferences of the member. The CHW will also serve as an effective role model and mentor.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize motivational interviewing skills and culturally sensitive methods to help consumers to achieve goals
• Provide emotional support, serve as a role model, and guide consumers to practice positive, responsible healthy behaviors
• Assist consumers to identify goals and access Long Term Services and Supports aimed at remaining in a community setting
• Maintain timely, accurate records, documentation, and reports as required
• Assist in data collection, surveys, assessment and reporting as required
• Actively participate and complete training and professional development activities
• Assist in statewide system analysis, planning and coordination with state agencies, state and local boards, community-based organizations, and community rehabilitation programs
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned