AmeriCorps: Population Health Engagement Specialist

Community Health Center; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an AmeriCorps Member – Population Health Patient Engagement Specialist to support the Population Health Department at Middletown and New London sites. The role emphasizes education, outreach, data entry, and care coordination with a 9-month term and 1200 hours.

The position offers a $17,500 stipend over the year and an education award of $5,176. It is a part-time, non-staff AmeriCorps role with base responsibilities across patient engagement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and remain calm during a crisis.
• Successful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC).
• Able to travel between CHC sites and in state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor pre-post surveys and data entry.
• Track and document all patient engagement activities in the electronic health record.
• Administer and collect PRAPARE surveys and connect patients to services.
• Review PRAPARE data to inform patient engagement strategies.
• Develop and implement patient engagement strategies to aid patients in returning to care.
• Provide care coordination to patients identified through chart reviews and TE encounters.
• Conduct outreach to patients with the greatest number of open care gaps via campaigns and outreach.
• Assist with population health data collection and reporting for quality measures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Crisis management

Education

Associate’s degree in public health or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Health Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an AmeriCorps Member – Population Health Patient Engagement Specialist to support the Population Health Department at Middletown and New London sites. The role emphasizes education, outreach, data entry, and care coordination with a 9-month term and 1200 hours.

The position offers a $17,500 stipend over the year and an education award of $5,176. It is a part-time, non-staff AmeriCorps role with base responsibilities across patient engagement