Community Health WorkerWork where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. In 2022, amid rising food insecurity rates, Hartford Hospital launched the Food4Health program, an umbrella program that includes a food clinic supported through community partnerships and on-site hydroponic farms that generate thousands of pounds of fresh produce each season. People experiencing food insecurity – 100% have moderate or high food insecurity - and health conditions that benefit from healthier diets, receive prescriptions to pick up healthy food items for themselves and their families at the clinic weekly. The Food4Health program is available for patients in 24 clinics who meet the criteria for inclusion as well as Hartford Hospital staff who need assistance. The Community Health Worker (CHW) works to promote, maintain, and improve the health of underserved residents and their families by providing social support and basic information to promote healthy behaviors. This position uses their cultural connectedness to the community to provide information, advice, and support related to healthy behaviors and access to the Food4Health program. The Community Health Worker (CHW) works as a member of the Food4Health team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. CHWs, are connected to the community they serve and are recognized as a "critical link" to connect underserved residents to beneficial resources and navigate the ever-changing healthcare environment. Specific activities of a CHW include screening clients in the community for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), helping patients better understand the components and how to best utilize the program, clearing barriers to usage and helping to manage the flow of patients alongside the Food4Health Program Manager.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma preferred
Experience:
1-2 years of experience in healthcare or a community facing community health position Connection to the community being served required. CT CHW Certification or in process of working towards the certification. Bilingual (English and Spanish) reading, writing and speaking is required. Long-term resident of Hartford area strongly preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
