Community Health Worker
- Perform referrals and assists 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 in order to address client’s/patients medical and psychosocial needs.
- Performs data entry tasks for evaluation purposes.
- Monitor client progress within the health and community support systems.
- Provides education and training to residents/individuals in their respective community, works as part of the multidisciplinary team to prepare and implement plans, (example for HIV Pediatric and Youth program, Recovery Support Services; and general health awareness. Completes all required documentation.
- Participate in (in person/Virtual) community and planning meetings such as the Ryan White Planning Council and CT HIV Prevention Council, OCCH community meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Education Required: High school diploma or GED.
Experience Required: 1 year experience working in one of the following: Medical case management, community health experience, community organizing/mobilization, faith based community programs, or worked with or experienced children/youth/individuals impacted by social determinants of health or chronic illness/substance/recovery programs.
Experience Preferred:
Living and/or working in an urban setting.
Ability to work with diverse client population
Ability to read and write; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Community assistance resources
Skilled at: Oral and written communications; interpersonal communications
Ability to: Work with diverse client population, read and write (English/Spanish if required), Flexible schedule: work evenings/weekends as needed