Outreach Specialist (S0358)

Outreach Specialist –- Healthcare for the Homeless – Durango Integrated Healthcare - Durango, CO Position Summary: This position collaborates with the integrated clinical care team to implement services for the Healthcare for the Homeless program, which involves community outreach and individual care coordination. Utilizes a variety of outreach approaches and care coordination models to work with a diverse client population; works directly with the Engagement Services Manager to deliver a consistent outreach message. Qualifications: Our ideal candidate for our Outreach Specialist position will have a high school diploma, or equivalent, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance. Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed. Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules. Annual Flu immunization by Nov 1, annual TB screening, BLS certification, current CPI training required. Salary: Starting at $20.00 (Starting $17.50 + locale differential $2.50 = $20.00) - $21.05 per hour (non-exempt - hourly) and considers preferred experience and preferred education described above. This position includes a $2.50 locale differential at our Durango worksites. Benefits: Medical (HDHP or PPO) Long Term Disability 401k offering up to 4% match Short Term Disability Health Savings Account Dental Flexible Spending Account Vision Dependent Care Account Pet Insurance Life Insurance College Invest plans Annual Wellness Benefits Personal Days Loan Repayment Programs (9) Company Paid Holidays (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Employees must occasionally lift and/or move 15 to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer. Employees must be able to travel between Axis locations. Depending on the position, employees may also be expected to engage in occasional statewide and domestic travel. Working in a healthcare organization lends itself to the possibility of exposure to communicable disease. Noise level in the working environment is usually moderate. Annual Flu immunization by November 1 , annual TB Screening, complete de-escalation training, and BLS certification, as required for position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position. Required Skills: Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse, and psychopathology and associated treatment modalities. A working knowledge of individual, group, family and crisis treatment approaches and their application to patients with emotional and behavioral problems. Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, and ability to regard all work as confidential. Knowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteria. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Internet Access. Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers. Knowledge of or ability to learn new patient documentation systems. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions. Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency. Ability to take on additional duties as necessary. About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery. Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities. About Durango/Pagosa Springs: If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado