What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Trinity Health Of New England?
Position Purpose:
The Community Health Worker will lead outreach activities and coordinate to the efficient and effective implementation of Wise women outreach activities including developing partnerships, organizing events and assisting with follow-up services as needed.
What you will do:
Develops and implements an outreach plan for education and program activities including goals for the number of events; the venues and the numbers of people reached. These activities may include small group activities as well as more formal presentations to larger groups and screening within the community when feasible.
Provide health coaching and motivational support to participants on a routine basis to ensure active and engaged participation in their own health outcomes in the promotion of self-care skills and other follow-up care.
Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and other appropriate software.
Works with Hospital clinics, emergency department and community programs to provide opportunities to educate women in the neighboring Hartford community about the importance and availability of Wisewomen preventative education and screenings.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma
Any combination of 3 years health/social services experience and/or education.
Some college, or Associate’s Degree preferred. Community Health Worker core competency training is a plus
Bilingual, English/Spanish a plus
We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
