Community Health Educator - Rural Health Transformation - FT

Community Health Educator

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. (CHNCT) is currently seeking a full-time Community Health Educator for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Qualified applicants should reside in one of the following areas:

• Litchfield County, CT
• Windham County, CT
• New London County, CT

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a federal grant that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Manager of Nutrition Education, the Community Health Educator is responsible for increasing healthy living behaviors by providing health education using evidence-based programs to members in the HUSKY Health Program at health fairs, community, and school events.
• Activity will include the dispensing and collecting of evidence-based pre/post surveys and referrals to Community Health Worker program for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) and benefit education support.

Tasks Performed:

• Travels state-wide, teaching culturally appropriate health and nutrition information in a classroom settings and at community health and wellness events.
• Does statewide research for workshop and exhibiting opportunities, attends public health webinars, meetings and completes other projects assigned.
• Cultivates and maintains awareness of community cultures and values.
• Works collaboratively with community engagement team in coordinating partnerships and opportunities with community organizations.

Essential Functions:

• Educates and provides resources to all ages for health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc.
• Facilitate Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) and benefit education referrals to the Community Health Worker Ambassador Program.
• Participate in health fairs, group workshops, meetings, webinars, health promotion, and outreach activities online and in the community.
• Administer and collect pre/post assessments during nutritional workshops and completes data entry of surveys within established timeframe.
• Travel across the entire state of Connecticut and agrees' to mileage reimbursement policy.
• Completes necessary tasks before and after events, including printing/scanning materials, picking up/dropping off supplies, and office work.
• Review and respond to emails as needed.
• Work a combination of weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and into the evening.
• This is a telecommuting position that requires working from a HIPPA­compliant home workspace, via employee-supplied high-speed internet connection on company-supplied computer workstation and telephone technology.
• Attendance in person for meetings, training, etc. is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desired Education: Four years post-secondary schooling

Desired Degree: Bachelor's degree required

Desired Major: Health services, allied health, nutrition or public health discipline

Desired Job Experience: 1-2 years' relevant experience. Experience in health education, with knowledge of Medicaid population preferred. Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1-2 years preferred.

Other Qualifications: Rust-building traits and problem-solving skills. Current and unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license and reliable transportation. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Certifications Required: State Motor Vehicle License

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