Community Health Worker

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by developing care plans and providing direct support to participants accessing health services, social services, and HIV / AIDS treatment? If so, join our team as we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Community Health Workers (CHW) to join our close-knit team at Detroit Recovery Project.

Who We Are :

Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.

Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas :

• Health & Wellness
• Spirituality
• Employment
• Education / Training
• Family & Recovery Support

What we're looking for :

DRP is currently seeking full-time Community Health Workers (CHW). The CHW will combine their lived experience with professional Best Practices to provide support to clients in various stages of the Recovery process. The CHW provides direct support to health system navigation, education, health advocacy, and linkage to relevant services, including social support services to those recently and / or long term diagnosed with HIV / AIDS. The CHW will work with participants minimally until the participant starts medical treatment but can continue to work with the participant as long as necessary to develop self-management tools and reach stabilization.

Compensation Range : The starting pay range for this position is $18-$20 per hour and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a non-exempt role that is eligible for overtime compensation.

The Ideal candidate will :

Qualifications :

What's in it for you :

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement : The COVID-19 Vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for employment with Detroit Recovery Project.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Pay Range : $18 - $20 per hour