Connecticut Children's

Community Health Worker

Connecticut Children's  •  Connecticut (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

  • Perform referrals and assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies.
  • Participate in administrative and clinical case conferencing for clients/patients with medical staff/medical case managers in order to address client’s/patients medical and psychosocial needs.
  • Performs data entry tasks for evaluation purposes.
  • Monitor client progress within the health and community support systems.
  • Provides education and training to residents/individuals in their respective community, works as part of the multidisciplinary team to prepare and implement plans, (example for HIV Pediatric and Youth program, Recovery Support Services; and general health awareness. Completes all required documentation.
  • Participate in (in person/Virtual) community and planning meetings such as the Ryan White Planning Council and CT HIV Prevention Council, OCCH community meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Education Required: High school diploma or GED.

Experience Required: 1 year experience working in one of the following: Medical case management, community health experience, community organizing/mobilization, faith based community programs, or worked with or experienced children/youth/individuals impacted by social determinants of health or chronic illness/substance/recovery programs.


Experience Preferred:

Living and/or working in an urban setting.

Ability to work with diverse client population

Ability to read and write; bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Community assistance resources

Skilled at: Oral and written communications; interpersonal communications

Ability to: Work with diverse client population, read and write (English/Spanish if required), Flexible schedule: work evenings/weekends as needed


Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.


At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Connecticut Children's

About Connecticut Children's

Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. Connecticut Children’s is the only hospital in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the health and well-being of children and families.

Connecticut Children’s physicians and researchers are dedicated to advancing pediatric care through medical innovation, cutting-edge technology, and research. With more than 200 physicians and 200 pediatric residents and fellows in over 20 pediatric specialty areas, Connecticut Children’s serves as the primary teaching, clinical and research site for the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

For more information, visit www.connecticutchildrens.org or connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connecticutchildrens and Twitter at www.twitter.com/ctchildrens.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Hartford, Connecticut
Year Founded
1996
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