Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Case Manager. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our Community Based and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field. About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal Job Summary:
The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for care coordination, improving health outcomes, enhancing satisfaction, and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization. ECM is a comprehensive, student-centered approach to healthcare that aims to improve outcomes for high-need populations. This involves the coordination of medical, behavioral, and social services to address the full range of student needs, focusing on those with complex and chronic conditions. ECM programs are designed to optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve the overall quality of life for students. The intention of our services is to help people who have not been able to get the needed help in terms of Housing, Mental Health, Substance Abuse treatment, and linkages to community resources to help minimize recidivism. The role of the ECM CHW is to help create a supportive network of services and resources for the client to prevent reincarceration and support long term permanent housing goals