Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker (Full Time, 40 hours/week)

Why you’ll love working here:  At Generations, you’ll be part of a mission driven, team based environment focused on delivering compassionate, community centered care while enjoying a benefits package that truly supports you on and off the job:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with no employee premium 
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of service
• $500 annual education reimbursement
• Robust paid vacation, sick time, personal time and 9 paid holidays
• Predictable scheduling

Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam.  Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers.

LOCATION: Willimantic, CT

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a designated supervisor/ manager, the Community Health Worker screens individuals or families using a standardized tool. The Community Health Worker is responsible for providing individuals with relevant and program specific educational materials. The Community Health Worker provides individuals and families with community referrals as needed. They will be responsible for marketing the Healthcare to the Homeless program to the community and attending community collaboration meetings, workshops and events. The Community Health Worker may also assist with the development and ongoing continuity of collaborative relationships with community sites and programs.  Coordinates designated administrative functions of community based/ health care programs to ensure smooth facilitation of patient/client flow, participation and high quality customer service.  Provides community health outreach, health education and other support services to targeted populations to improve awareness about designated programs and resources. The Community Health Worker may be required to work offsite in support of the Healthcare to the Homeless program where applicable.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with families from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills to handle varied duties and responsibilities.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to talk in front of groups.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Ability to conduct groups and educational workshops as needed. 
• Understands complex family issues and dynamics and be sensitive to families. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Rate: $18.27/hour (fixed starting rate)

Generations offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • No premium cost for employee only coverage (dependent coverage costs may apply)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, including: 
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Personal Hours
  • 9 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus rewarding continued service

• $500 annual education reimbursement
• Quarterly Bonus for certified interpreters (certification class provided following documented proficiency in Spanish, Haitian/Creole or Mandarin)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:  Associate’s degree in human services or related field, or equivalent related course work and work experience desired.  Minimum of two (2) years experience with logistics coordination and outreach/case management, preferably in a health care setting. Valid driver’s license and availability to properly insured vehicle throughout employment. Bilingual candidate (Spanish/English) preferred based on patient population.

Interested applicants should submit resume and application online at:

http://www.genhealth.org/rewarding-careers/opportunities

To apply by mail, email or fax:

Generations Family Health Center, Inc., 

ATTN: Human Resources

40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT  06226-1948 

FAX: (860) 456-1293   EMAIL: hr@genhealth.org

CLOSING DATE:  Candidate screening will begin immediately until filled.

Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discrimination, show preference, or permit harassment.                                                                                                              

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