Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. (CHNCT) is currently seeking a Community Health Worker I that is bilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese or other) and lives in one of the following areas: 

• Torrington
• Stamford 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Under the direction of the Director, Community Affairs & Engagement, Manager, Community Engagement and in collaboration with members of CHNCT's Care Management Department, the Community Health Worker I serves as a staff resource with specialized knowledge and experience in reducing barriers to accessing care. 
• The Community Health Worker I will be responsible for interfacing with Community Engagement HUBs/local nonprofit organizations and connecting with members and their families at these sites to navigate and access community services, and other resources.
• Activity will include providing social support, community-based outreach, advocacy, culturally based education, health promotion and referrals to services for individuals, and families enrolled in the HUSKY Health Program. 
• In this capacity, the Community Health Worker I works closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies involved in improving health outcomes for HUSKY members.

Tasks Performed: 

• Develops a positive and supportive relationship with members and their families while providing general support and encouragement. 
• Provide on-going follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with members/families. 
• Follow-up with members via phone calls, home visits, HUB sites and visits to other settings where members can be found. 
• Support the Intensive Care Management team with follow-up to members via cold phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings where members can be found. 
• Assists members with completing applications and registration forms. 
• Work collaboratively with CHNCT staff in coordinating and supporting transitions of care. 
• Conducts health risk assessments as needed. 
• Cultivates and maintains awareness of community cultures and values.

Essential Functions: 

• Educates and provides advocacy to members in appropriately utilizing the HUSKY Health program. 
• Increases the member's capacity to address health and social issues and to become active participants in working toward care plan goals. 
• Be knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of members/families. 
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate education, and referrals to community resources. 
• In collaboration with internal and external partners, participates in health promotion and outreach activities in the community. 
• This is a telecommuting position that requires working from a HIPPA compliant home workspace, via employee-supplied high-speed internet connection on company-supplied computer workstation and telephone technology. 
• Attendance in person for meetings, trainings, etc. is required. 
• Performs other related functions as assigned

Desired Education: One to two years' post-secondary schooling

Desired Degree:  High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred

Desired Major: Social services, business administration, vocational nursing or allied health discipline

Desired Job Experience: One-three years’ work experience or having lived experience working with vulnerable populations. This could include helping to coordinate services, make referrals and have relationships with community-based organizations and/or state agencies. Prior experience working in a community setting, health care setting, governmental agency, etc. Providing health education, outreach, and follow-up. An understanding of social determinates needs.

Other Qualifications: Knowledge of a specific community, population, medical condition or disability. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Basic computer skills. Current and unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license and reliable transportation. Community Health Worker (CHW) certification preferred.

Certifications Required: State motor vehicle license

Hiring Salary Range: $47,000.00 - 52,000.00

 CHNCT Offers Great Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Group term life insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company-match and immediate vesting
• Voluntary accidental injury coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• A generous paid-leave bank and company holidays
• Wellness program

CHNCT is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer m/f/d/v and proud of the diversity of our workforce. 

Important Note to Applicants: CHNCT as a company feels very strongly that we need to do what we can to help control the spread of COVID-19 infections. Therefore, all employees, contractors, consultants and agency temporary staff are required to be fully vaccinated to work at CHNCT. Reasonable accommodations for medical or religious exemptions will be provided with appropriate documentation for positions that do not have in-person/member visitation requirements.