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