Community Health Worker

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Come join our newest program supporting the ACO Clinically Integrated Network, affiliated with our Medical Group Practices at Trinity Health Of New England! Position Purpose The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports the care management and coordination activities of the care team in the CIN. What you will do Mail educational materials and letters, schedule patient appointments, locate and obtain outside patient records Collaborate with community partners, such as VNA agencies, caregiver programs, and DME providers Use general knowledge of medical conditions, nutrition, and diet to educate patients Assist in locating and updating patient clinical records Facilitate patient and caregiver access to community resources programs, Meals on Wheels, senior centers, chore services, etc Screen patients to assess for depression, substance use, and mental health disorders; respond with appropriate interventions and/or referrals Minimum Qualifications High school diploma Medical Assistant Certificate preferred. Associates degree or equivalent medical experience preferred Qualified as a Certified Application Counselor for MassHealth program or is willing/able to complete required trainings to support patients in demonstrating eligibility requirements Minimum of five years’ work experience. Experience addressing the Behavioral Health (BH) and Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) of children, youth, and families in a health care setting and/or possessing specialized training, degree, licensing, or certification Minimum of two years' experience within a healthcare related organization (e.g. health system, hospital, clinic, provider practice, health insurance company, pharmaceutical company, etc.) required Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Position Highlights and Benefits Full time 40hrs M-F Ministry/Facility Information We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.