Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.·Wallingford, Connecticut
The Community Health Worker connects members and their families to navigate and access healthcare providers and community services. They work closely with medical providers and other agencies to improve health outcomes for HUSKY members.
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a federal grant that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem.
Activity will include connecting members to providers, providing social support, community-based outreach, advocacy, culturally based education, health promotion and referrals to services for individuals, and families enrolled in the HUSKY Health Program.
In this capacity, the Community Health Worker works closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies involved in improving health outcomes for HUSKY members.
Works collaboratively with CHNCT staff in coordinating and supporting transitions of care.
Conducts health risk assessments as needed. Cultivates and maintains awareness of community cultures and values.
Develops a positive and supportive relationship with members/families to assist with resource navigation and coordination.
Possess a deep understanding of community needs and knowledge about the HUSKY Health provider network.
Build trust and provides on-going follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with members/families.
Conducts outreach and follow up to members for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) needs and chronic health conditions via cold calls, home visits, knock-on-door approach, at HUB sites and visits to other settings, including but not limited to community events and health fairs on weekends and evenings, where members can be found.
Cultivates and maintains awareness of community cultures and values.
Educates and provides advocacy to members in appropriately utilizing the HUSKY Health program.
Increases the member’s capacity to address health and social issues and to become active participants in working toward care plan goals.
This is a telecommuting position that requires working from a HIPPA-compliant home workspace, via employee-supplied high-speed internet connection on company-supplied computer workstation and telephone technology.
Attendance in person for meetings, training, etc., is required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Desired Education: One to two years' post-secondary schooling
Desired Degree: High school diploma or GED; Associates degree preferred
Desired Major: Social services, public health, or allied health discipline
Minimum 1 year work experience, volunteer experience helping others or working with vulnerable populations. Experience could include having relationships with community-based organizations and/or state agencies such as prior experience working in a community setting, providing health education, outreach and follow-up and an understanding of Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) needs.
Trust building traits and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of a specific community, population, and local resources. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred. Must live in one of the designated geographic locations in need. Basic computer skills required. Current and unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license and reliable transportation. Incumbents will be expected to earn their Community Health Worker (CHW) certification within the first two (2) years of employment
Certifications Required: State motor vehicle license
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Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred, and at least one year of experience working with vulnerable populations. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred, along with a valid motor vehicle license.
Market context
In Connecticut, Community Health Worker roles tied to rural health transformation often reflect steady demand in communities where access, care coordination, and outreach are ongoing needs. This role is competitive because employers typically look for experience with vulnerable populations, bilingual English-Spanish skills, and reliable transportation, while the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and highlight any direct community outreach or care-navigation experience in your application.
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