Community Health Worker

Generations Family Health Center•Willimantic, CT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers. This role is located in Willimantic, CT. Under the direction of a designated supervisor/manager, the Community Health Worker screens individuals or families using a standardized tool. The Community Health Worker is responsible for providing individuals with relevant and program specific educational materials. The Community Health Worker provides individuals and families with community referrals as needed. They will be responsible for marketing the Healthcare to the Homeless program to the community and attending community collaboration meetings, workshops and events. The Community Health Worker may also assist with the development and ongoing continuity of collaborative relationships with community sites and programs. Coordinates designated administrative functions of community based/ health care programs to ensure smooth facilitation of patient/client flow, participation and high quality customer service. Provides community health outreach, health education and other support services to targeted populations to improve awareness about designated programs and resources. The Community Health Worker may be required to work offsite in support of the Healthcare to the Homeless program where applicable.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with families from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills to handle varied duties and responsibilities.
Strong public speaking skills with the ability to talk in front of groups.
Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.
Ability to conduct groups and educational workshops as needed.
Understands complex family issues and dynamics and be sensitive to families.
Associate’s degree in human services or related field, or equivalent related course work and work experience desired.
Minimum of two (2) years experience with logistics coordination and outreach/case management, preferably in a health care setting.
Valid driver’s license and availability to properly insured vehicle throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidate (Spanish/English) preferred based on patient population.

Responsibilities

Screens individuals or families using a standardized tool.
Provides individuals with relevant and program specific educational materials.
Provides individuals and families with community referrals as needed.
Markets the Healthcare to the Homeless program to the community.
Attends community collaboration meetings, workshops and events.
Assists with the development and ongoing continuity of collaborative relationships with community sites and programs.
Coordinates designated administrative functions of community based/ health care programs to ensure smooth facilitation of patient/client flow, participation and high quality customer service.
Provides community health outreach, health education and other support services to targeted populations to improve awareness about designated programs and resources.
May be required to work offsite in support of the Healthcare to the Homeless program where applicable.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with no employee premium
Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
Longevity Bonus recognizing years of service
$500 annual education reimbursement
Robust paid vacation, sick time, personal time and 9 paid holidays
Predictable scheduling
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
Group Life Insurance
Short Disability Insurance
Quarterly Bonus for certified interpreters (certification class provided following documented proficiency in Spanish, Haitian/Creole or Mandarin)