Community Health Worker - Maternal Home program

Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC); Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Maternal Home Visit Community Health Worker to support pregnant individuals, new mothers, infants, and families through home-based education, care coordination, and connections to community resources.

The CHW promotes healthy pregnancies, child development, and family well-being by coordinating with nurses and social services, documenting visits, and traveling to client homes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred.
• Certification as a Community Health Worker preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience with maternal/infant populations in community or healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of maternal and child health, resources, and health education principles.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and cultural competency skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with EHRs and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled home visits with pregnant individuals, postpartum mothers, infants, and families.
• Provide education on prenatal care, postpartum recovery, infant care, breastfeeding, nutrition, safe sleep practices, and child development.
• Assess family needs and identify barriers to healthcare, housing, food security, transportation, and other social determinants of health.
• Connect families with healthcare providers, social services, community programs, and support resources.
• Assist clients in scheduling and attending prenatal, postpartum, pediatric, and specialty medical appointments.
• Promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and encourage adherence to healthcare recommendations.
• Provide emotional support, advocacy, and culturally responsive care to families.
• Maintain accurate documentation of home visits, assessments, referrals, and client progress in accordance with agency policies.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Participate in outreach activities, health education events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural competency

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Health Sciences / Social Work / Public Health

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Full time Maternal Home Visit Community Health Workers - 5 year grant funded

Job Summary:
The Family Bridge Maternal Home Visit Community Health Worker (CHW) supports pregnant individuals, new mothers, infants, and families by providing home-based education, care coordination, and connections to community resources. The CHW serves as a trusted liaison between families and healthcare providers, promoting healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, child development, and family well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct scheduled home visits with pregnant individuals, postpartum mothers, infants, and families.
• Provide education on prenatal care, postpartum recovery, infant care, breastfeeding, nutrition, safe sleep practices, and child development.
• Assess family needs and identify barriers to healthcare, housing, food security, transportation, and other social determinants of health.
• Connect families with healthcare providers, social services, community programs, and support resources.
• Assist clients in scheduling and attending prenatal, postpartum, pediatric, and specialty medical appointments.
• Promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and encourage adherence to healthcare recommendations.
• Provide emotional support, advocacy, and culturally responsive care to families.
• Maintain accurate documentation of home visits, assessments, referrals, and client progress in accordance with agency policies.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Participate in outreach activities, health education events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Health Sciences, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Certification as a Community Health Worker preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience working with pregnant individuals, mothers, infants, or families in community or healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of maternal and child health, community resources, and health education principles.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and cultural competency skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel for home visits.

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish or other languages) are a plus.
• Experience with home visiting programs or case management.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and family-centered care approaches.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Compassion and empathy
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Team collaboration
• Effective communication
• Advocacy and resource navigation
• Commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes

Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington, Inc.