Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker (Full Time, 40 hours/week)

Why you'll love working here: At Generations, you'll be part of a mission driven, team based environment focused on delivering compassionate, community centered care while enjoying a benefits package that truly supports you on and off the job:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with no employee premium
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of service
• $500 annual education reimbursement
• Robust paid vacation, sick time, personal time and 9 paid holidays
• Predictable scheduling

Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers.

LOCATION: Willimantic, CT

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a designated supervisor/manager, the Community Health Worker assists with the development and ongoing continuity of collaborative relationships with community sites and programs for designated health center services and programs. Coordinates designated administrative functions of community-based/mobile health care programs to ensure smooth facilitation of patient/client flow and participation and high quality customer service. Provides community health outreach and other support services to targeted populations to improve awareness about designated program(s) and resources (e.g., medical, oral health, mental health, prenatal, family, homeless, migratory programs, HIV/AIDS, etc.). May participate in health education activities. Conducts health education activities as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with families from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills to handle varied duties and responsibilities.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to talk in front of groups.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Ability to conduct groups and educational workshops as needed.
• Understands complex family issues and dynamics and be sensitive to families.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Rate: $18.27/hour (fixed starting rate)

Generations offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• No premium cost for employee only coverage (dependent coverage costs may apply)

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions

• Group Life Insurance

• Short Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off, including:

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Personal Hours

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus

• Longevity Bonus rewarding continued service

• $500 annual education reimbursement

• Quarterly Bonus for certified interpreters (certification class provided following documented proficiency in Spanish, Haitian/Creole or Mandarin)