Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team.

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available at no premium for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off (19 ½ days per year) AND 13 paid holidays.

General Statement:

Under the direction of the Manager of Behavioral Health or designee the Health Coach II conducts a set of non-clinical activities that requires the use of independent judgment to engage, educate, and offer support to individuals and their families to successfully connect them to relevant health services, including prevention, diagnosis, timely treatment, recovery management, education, transportation, and follow up. They contribute to the efficient coordination of patient care through collaborative practice within the health center team, as well as the provider network. The Health Coach II may be required to have an “on call” time where they may be required to perform emergency interventions in person or over the phone. The Health Coach II may be asked to drive the health center vans or mobile medical RV unit.

Minimum Requirements:

A High School Graduate or equivalent.

Certification as a Recovery Coach from a MDHHS approved training and Certification as a Community Health Worker

Must complete MI Bridges navigation and other related trainings within twelve (12) months of hire to ensure individuals served have access and support to apply for the available Medicaid programs.

Additional Requirements:

Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours to accommodate needs of the patients and may be required to be “on call”.

Must be able to exert 20 pounds of force frequently and/or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, pick, pinch, type or otherwise primarily with fingers.

Must be able to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palms.

Must be able to raise objects horizontally from position to position.

Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Walking and standing also required.

Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours.

Preferences:

A current or previous recipient of verifiable mental health and/or a diagnosis of substance use disorder who has received services from a public mental health agency (if substance use disorder, must attest to remission or recovery with no use of substance for over two (2) years).

Experience driving Recreational Vehicles or similar preferred .

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications.

Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

BARGAINING UNIT: AFSCME

FLSA STATUS: NON- EXEMPT

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