Description

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a part-time (20hr) Community Health Worker for our Norwich Health Center to utilize personal experience and training as a trusted member of a specific community/communities to assist individuals, families, couples, and groups with engagement into accessing and utilizing community resources including health and wellness services. The Community Health Worker may work with care team members to assist individuals in meeting health goals and decreasing health disparity by increasing access to care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Provides peer mentoring support, information, and guidance relevant to consumer needs (social skills, substance use recovery supports, primary care, training, mentoring, behavioral health, health awareness and recreational activities, etc.)
• Collaborates with behavior health, primary care, dental and other UCFS services and clients to determine care plans related to basic needs; legal, medical, and insurance. Assists clients to meet basic needs via case management, skill building and coaching.
• Conducts outreach in the community to targeted groups and individuals to identify and address barriers to accessing and utilization of health and social services
• Establish and facilitate communication plan, timeline and follow up
• Maintain familiarity with community resources and collaborate with state and local agencies and other community based supports

Requirements

• Minimum of Associates Degree, BA/BS preferred
• All employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including -

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance

UCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.