Community Health Worker

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform referrals and assist clients in linking with community support systems and agencies.
• Participate in administrative and clinical case conferencing for clients/patients with medical staff/medical case managers to address clients’/patients’ medical and psychosocial needs.
• Perform data entry tasks for evaluation purposes.
• Monitor client progress within the health and community support systems.
• Provide education and training to residents/individuals in their respective community.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to prepare and implement plans (e.g., for HIV Pediatric and Youth program, Recovery Support Services, and general health awareness).
• Complete all required documentation.
• Participate in (in-person/virtual) community and planning meetings such as the Ryan White Planning Council, CT HIV Prevention Council, and OCCH community meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience working in one of the following: medical case management, community health experience, community organizing/mobilization, faith-based community programs, or working with/experiencing children/youth/individuals impacted by social determinants of health or chronic illness/substance/recovery programs.

Qualifications

• Experience living and/or working in an urban setting (preferred).
• Ability to work with a diverse client population.
• Ability to read and write; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Flexible schedule: ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

• Knowledge of: Community assistance resources.
• Skilled at: Oral and written communications; interpersonal communications.
• Ability to: Work with diverse client populations, read and write (English/Spanish if required).