Community Health Worker

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Ryan White A Community Health Worker provides preventive outreach, health education, and linkage to services through the Hartford Youth HIV Identification and Linkage Consortia. The work takes place in a variety of settings, including schools and the community. The role supports clients’ medical and psychosocial needs by connecting them with community resources, collaborating with medical staff and medical case managers, monitoring client progress, and contributing to multidisciplinary plans. The Community Health Worker also provides education and training, completes documentation and evaluation data entry, and participates in community and planning meetings. Connecticut Children’s is a pediatric health system dedicated to children, with services across more than 30 pediatric specialties. The organization describes its environment as welcoming and inspiring, supported by research, education, community partnerships, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in medical case management, community health, community organizing or mobilization, faith-based community programs, or work with or experience involving children, youth, or individuals impacted by social determinants of health, chronic illness, substance use, or recovery programs.
Knowledge of community assistance resources.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work with a diverse client population.
Ability to read and write.
Flexible schedule, including working evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Living and/or working in an urban setting.
Ability to work with a diverse client population.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

Refer clients to and assist them in linking with community support systems and agencies.
Participate in administrative and clinical case conferences with medical staff and medical case managers to address clients’ medical and psychosocial needs.
Perform data entry for evaluation purposes.
Monitor client progress within health and community support systems.
Provide education and training to residents and individuals in the community.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to prepare and implement plans, including plans for the HIV Pediatric and Youth program, Recovery Support Services, and general health awareness.
Complete all required documentation.
Participate in in-person or virtual community and planning meetings, including the Ryan White Planning Council, CT HIV Prevention Council, and OCCH community meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.