Community Health Worker

Description

Communi ty Health Worker (Full Time 40 hours/week)

Why youll love working here: At Generations youll 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 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 assists with the development and ongoing continuity of collaborative relationships with community sites and programs for designated health center services and programs. Coordinates designated administrative functions of community-based/mobile health care programs to ensure smooth facilitation of patient/client flow and participation and high quality customer service. Provides community health outreach and other support services to targeted populations to improve awareness about designated program(s) and resources (e.g. medical oral health mental health prenatal family homeless migratory programs HIV/AIDS etc.). May participate in health education activities. Conducts health education activities as needed.

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: Associates 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 drivers 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:

Generations Family Health Center Inc.

ATTN: Human Resources

40 Mansfield Ave Willimantic CT 06226-1948

FAX: EMAIL:

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.

EOE

Required Experience:

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