Community Health Worker

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Job Summary: The Community Health Worker (CHW) works to promote, maintain, and improve the health of underserved residents and their families by providing social support and basic information to promote healthy behaviors. This position uses their cultural connectedness to the community to provide information, advice, and support related to healthy behaviors and access to health and community services. This position works as a member of the care team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. CHWs, are connected to the community they serve and are recognized as a “critical link” to connect underserved residents to beneficial resources and navigate the ever-changing healthcare environment. Specific activities of a CHW include screening clients in the community for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), which includes housing, food security, transportation, utilities, personal safety, education, childcare, and financial strain and then taking action to address those needs. Job Responsibilities: * Establish trusting relationships with, and act as a liaison for clients to access resources and agencies that assist the client to better manage their health. * Screen residents for the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and then provide clients with the information needed to begin taking action to address those needs. * Provide information to clients about the benefits of preventative care to help avoid and/or address health conditions including, but not limited to, blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring. Motivate clients to be proactive about their health, while providing general support and encouragement. * Provide follow-up appointments and referrals at community health screenings for clients in need of connection to a primary care physician or in need of follow-up for an abnormal screening. * Assist with data collection and data entry for community screenings, community surveys, etc. * Attend health fairs and other community events to provide information on effective methods of disease prevention and to share resources available in the Hartford area. * Travel between various locations within the community to perform duties. * Perform other related duties as required ** ** · High School diploma preferred · Connection to the community being served required. Connection to the community being served preferred. · CT CHW Certification or in process of working towards the certification. · Ability to read, write and understand English · Bilingual (English and Spanish) · Ability to speak and understand the language of the community being served preferred. * Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office applications as necessary. * Ability to quickly build strong relationships with targeted community residents. * Ability to organize, prioritize and plan/schedule work tasks. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to exercise good judgment related to recommending services. * Must possess the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. * Long-term resident of Hartford area strongly preferred. * Comfortable with working directly in the community and in non-traditional settings. * Must be able to travel between various locations within the community to perform duties – valid driver’s license preferred. * Flexible schedule We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Job: *Non-Medical Organization: *Hartford Hospital Title: *Community Health Worker * Location: Connecticut-Hartford-79 Retreat Ave HH Brownstone (10065) Requisition ID: 26164802 Other Locations: United States