Community Health Worker - Employment Specialist Butler County

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Worker – Employment Specialist to join our team in Greenville. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, supporting whole-person care by addressing behavioral health, physical health, and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) with a strong focus on employment. In this role, you will assist consumers in identifying, obtaining, and maintaining meaningful employment while connecting them with workforce, healthcare, and community resources that promote recovery, independence, and long-term stability.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; additional education or qualifications in healthcare or social services preferred

• Knowledge of behavioral health, care coordination, and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

• Knowledge of employment and workforce resources, including Alabama Career Centers, vocational rehabilitation, education and training programs, and local employers

• Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to assist consumers with job searches, applications, resumes, interview preparation, and workplace expectations

• Ability to establish rapport with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, employment, or housing stability challenges

• Proficiency with basic computer systems and electronic documentation

• Must have a current Alabama driver’s license, approved driving record, eligibility for coverage under center liability insurance, individually held vehicle liability insurance, and a clear background check

Responsibilities:

• Assess consumer employment interests, strengths, skills, experience, goals, and barriers to employment

• Develop and monitor individualized employment plans that support each consumer’s preferences, abilities, and recovery goals

• Provide job-readiness coaching including resume development, applications, interview preparation, workplace expectations, and job retention skills

• Assist consumers in identifying, obtaining, and maintaining competitive employment opportunities

• Connect consumers with employers, workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation, education and training opportunities, and other community resources

• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers, workforce partners, and community agencies

• Support consumers in addressing behavioral health, transportation, housing, and other barriers that may impact employment stability

• Provide transportation to interviews, job fairs, workforce appointments, training, and other employment-related services as needed

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support integrated, person-centered care within the CCBHC care model

• Monitor consumer progress, employment stability, and overall functioning while providing timely follow-up and continued support

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of services, referrals, and outcomes in accordance with agency and CCBHC requirements

Must have High School Diploma or GED with solid computer skills and one year or paid or volunteer experience in community health, medical records, call-center patient support or quality assurance work.

ALL candidates must be able to type and have basic computer skills, possess a valid driver’s license, eligibility for coverage under center liability insurance and individually held vehicle liability insurance with a clear background check.