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Public Health Advocate II - OutreachBoston Public Health Commission • Boston, MA
Public Health Advocate II - Outreach

Public Health Advocate II - Outreach

Boston Public Health Commission • Boston, MA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description


The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable. The BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of antiracism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

In addition to all duties in Public Health Advocate I, Public Health Advocate II will perform these duties:

  • Will provide peer recovery support services to Engagement Center clients with substance use disorder (SUD) and to achieve sustained recovery.
  • Facilitate client access to recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community recovery groups.
  • Work with PAATHS staff on determining appropriate level of care, community resources, and placement opportunities.
  • Develop ongoing relapse prevention plan for clients.
  • Monitor client progress in treatment and advocate for services. Assist client in navigating the healthcare system and social service systems. Accompany clients to appointment and court. Provide transportation as needed.
  • Provide support in acute care and emergency department settings as needed. Work with hospital and BEST team staff as needed.
  • Facilitate communication between client and treatment providers and physicians.
  • Provide support and referrals to families and friends supporting client through recovery process.
  • Provide overdose prevention training and safety planning as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Engagement Center and/or PAATHS records.
  • Attend clinical and programmatic supervision with Engagement Center and/or PAATHS team.
  • Maintains security of all physical areas of the program site.
  • Manages and exercises sound judgement in conflict situations.
  • Identifies and intervenes in actual and potential conflict situations using a trauma informed perspective to minimize disruption.
  • Performs other duties as required.

This job description is based on the Public Health Advocate Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Public Health Advocate II, as set forth in the BPHC.


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