Community Health Advocate & Care Navigator

Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington, Inc.; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

HSA

403(b) with matching contribution

Provider loan reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health and Wellness Center is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to assist patients and families with navigating community and social services to adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports Providers and the Care Management Team through an integrated care approach, offering social support, informal counseling, education and advocacy.

Responsibilities include outreach, home visits, health screenings, and referrals.

Qualifications

• Must speak, write and read English proficiently. Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create connections between vulnerable populations and healthcare providers to ensure patients have comprehensive and coordinated care by establishing trusting relationships and providing general support, encouragement, and motivation.
• Work cooperatively with other clinical staff assigned to the same patient.
• Manage assigned caseload of patients.
• Assist with completing applications, registration or other forms.
• Register new patients, schedule appointments and upload insurance information while doing outreach on Mobile Medical Unit.
• Determine eligibility and enroll individuals in health insurance and/or financial assistance programs.

Job description

Community Health and Wellness Center is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to assist patients and families with navigating community and social services to adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports Providers and the Care Management Team through an integrated care approach, offering social support, informal counseling, education and advocacy.

Responsibilities include outreach, home visits, health screenings, and referrals.