Public Health Advocate II (PAATHS)

Job description

- In addition to all duties in Public Health Advocate I, Public Health Advocate II will perform these duties: - Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy. - Provides outreach, education, case management, advocacy, referral and support services to Boston residents with a particular focus on high risk clients and second language populations. - Responsible for providing level of care assessment and referrals to substance abuse treatment throughout sites in Boston; identifies needs related to substance abuse treatment and makes appropriate referrals. - Assists clients with filling out assessment information regarding program participation and evaluation. - Facilitates linkage to other recovery support and substance abuse-related services. - Participates in community meetings and prepares presentations for same. Serves as liaison to assigned neighborhoods. - Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and training. - Responsible for the safe transportation of clients to various treatment programs in the Greater Boston Area. - Under supervision, performs more complex clerical work for the progr...