Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usThe Adult Primary Care APC clinic is located at Jefferson St Hartford Hospital APC Clinic has over patient visits annually with an average of patients per day We are a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting at a teaching hospital We see patients for preventative annual care as well as patients with a wide range of health problems such as diabetes high cholesterol asthmaCOPD and hypertension Staffing includes attendings APRNs Residents Psychologist Social Worker Nutritionist Pharm D RNs MAs and MAAs APC facilitates an ongoing relationship between patients and clinicians and fosters participation by patients in decision making about their health and their own care The majority of our patients are bilingual with Spanish being their primary language and have health coverage under Medicaid APC provides opportunities for disease prevention and health promotion as well as early detection of problems APC guides patients through the health system including appropriate referrals for services to other health professionals We are recognized as a Patient Centered Medical HomeJob SummaryThe 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 health and community servicesThis position works as a member of the care team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreachCHWs are connected to the community they serve and are recognized as a ldquocritical linkrdquo 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 which includes housing food security transportation utilities personal safety education childcare and financial strain and then taking action to address those needsJob Responsibilitiesmiddot Establish trusting relationships with and act as a liaison for clients to access resources and agencies that assist the client to better manage their healthmiddot Screen residents for the Social Determinants of Health SDOH and then provide clients with the information needed to begin taking action to address those needsmiddot Provide information to clients about the benefits of preventative care to help avoid andor address health conditions including but not limited to blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring Motivate clients to be proactive about their health while providing general support and encouragementmiddot Provide follow up appointments and referrals at community health screenings for clients in need of connection to a primary care physician or in need of follow up for an abnormal screeningmiddot Assist with data collection and data entry for community screenings community surveys etcmiddot Attend health fairs and other community events to provide information on effective methods of disease prevention and to share resources available in the Hartford areamiddotTravel between various locations within the community to perform dutiesmiddot Perform other related duties as requiredWork where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usThe Adult Primary Care APC clinic is located at Jefferson St Hartford Hospital APC Clinic has over patient visits annually with an average of patients per day We are a busy outpatient ambulatory care clinic setting at a teaching hospital We see patients for preventative annual care as well as patients with a wide range of health problems such as diabetes high cholesterol asthmaCOPD and hypertension Staffing includes attendings APRNs Residents Psychologist Social Worker Nutritionist Pharm D RNs MAs and MAAs APC facilitates an ongoing relationship between patients and clinicians and fosters participation by patients in decision making about their health and their own care The majority of our patients are bilingual with Spanish being their primary language and have health coverage under Medicaid APC provides opportunities for disease prevention and health promotion as well as early detection of problems APC guides patients through the health system including appropriate referrals for services to other health professionals We are recognized as a Patient Centered Medical HomeJob SummaryThe 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 health and community servicesThis position works as a member of the care team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreachCHWs are connected to the community they serve and are recognized as a ldquocritical linkrdquo 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 which includes housing food security transportation utilities personal safety education childcare and financial strain and then taking action to address those needsJob Responsibilitiesmiddot Establish trusting relationships with and act as a liaison for clients to access resources and agencies that assist the client to better manage their healthmiddot Screen residents for the Social Determinants of Health SDOH and then provide clients with the information needed to begin taking action to address those needsmiddot Provide information to clients about the benefits of preventative care to help avoid andor address health conditions including but not limited to blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar monitoring Motivate clients to be proactive about their health while providing general support and encouragementmiddot Provide follow up appointments and referrals at community health screenings for clients in need of connection to a primary care physician or in need of follow up for an abnormal screeningmiddot Assist with data collection and data entry for community screenings community surveys etcmiddot Attend health fairs and other community events to provide information on effective methods of disease prevention and to share resources available in the Hartford areamiddotTravel between various locations within the community to perform dutiesmiddot Perform other related duties as requiredbull High School diploma preferredbull Connection to the community being served required Connection to the community being served preferredbull CT CHW Certification or in process of working towards the certificationbull Ability to read write and understand Englishbull Bilingual English and Spanishbull Ability to speak and understand the language of the community being served preferredbull Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications Microsoft Word Excel and other Office applications as necessarybull Ability to quickly build strong relationships with targeted community residentsbull Ability to organize prioritize and planschedule work tasksbull Good verbal and written communication skillsbull Ability to exercise good judgment related to recommending servicesbull Must possess the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situationsbull Long term resident of Hartford area strongly preferredbull Comfortable with working directly in the community and in non traditional settingsbull Must be able to travel between various locations within the community to perform duties ndash valid driverrsquos license preferredbull Flexible scheduleWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusbull High School diploma preferredbull Connection to the community being served required Connection to the community being served preferredbull CT CHW Certification or in process of working towards the certificationbull Ability to read write and understand Englishbull Bilingual English and Spanishbull Ability to speak and understand the language of the community being served preferredbull Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications Microsoft Word Excel and other Office applications as necessarybull Ability to quickly build strong relationships with targeted community residentsbull Ability to organize prioritize and planschedule work tasksbull Good verbal and written communication skillsbull Ability to exercise good judgment related to recommending servicesbull Must possess the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situationsbull Long term resident of Hartford area strongly preferredbull Comfortable with working directly in the community and in non traditional settingsbull Must be able to travel between various locations within the community to perform duties ndash valid driverrsquos license preferredbull Flexible scheduleWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status