*Job Summary*
This position is primarily responsible for working with school district employees in Carroll County Public Schools, community members, and community organizations regarding the behavioral health of youth.
This person will provide assistance and training to school employees, health education to students and family members, and outreach to the community.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), which may include time during evenings and weekends.
Although there may be some work at a Tri-Area Community Health site, most of the duties for this position will be in the schools and community and daily travel throughout the service area is anticipated (mileage will be reimbursed).
*Job Requirements*
* Associate degree in human services is required for this position with preference given to those with a Bachelor’s degree in human services.
* Two years of work experience is required; health or human services experience is preferred but not required.
* Knowledge of behavioral health, positive attitude toward persons with behavioral health concerns, and willingness to work with youth who have behavioral health issues is required.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and gain trust with culturally diverse individuals, are required.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism is required.
* Computer skills are required.
* Access to reliable transportation is required.
* Successful completion of a satisfactory background check is required.
* Prior experience in a health educator and/or in an outreach worker or similar role is strongly preferred.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
* Familiarity with the service area is strongly preferred.
Pay is based on education and experience.
E/O/E
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Primary Care
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evenings as needed
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* health or human services: 2 years (Preferred)
* outreach: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
* fluent Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Carroll County, VA (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
* Carroll County, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
* 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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