Early Childhood Development Care Navigator for Families

Community Health Center, Inc; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of New Britain seeks a Care Coordinator for the Early Childhood Development program to support the TPEC initiative. You will coordinate well-child visits, developmental referrals, and family outreach to connect children with healthcare and community services, ensuring timely care and reduced barriers.

The role involves collaborating with an ECD Support Team, navigating Birth to Three and school-district evaluations, and maintaining confidential program documentation in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or social work, or a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in care coordination, case management, patient or family support, or community-based services.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate referrals, track follow-up activities, and navigate healthcare and community service systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate well-child visits, monitor upcoming and overdue visits, and support scheduling and follow-up.
• Coordinate developmental referrals to Birth to Three and school-district evaluations for ages 3–5, assisting families through the process.
• Conduct family outreach and connect families to resources, healthcare, transportation, and community services.

Skills

Care coordination

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field or social work

Job description

Community Health Center of New Britain seeks a Care Coordinator for the Early Childhood Development program to support the TPEC initiative. You will coordinate well-child visits, developmental referrals, and family outreach to connect children with healthcare and community services, ensuring timely care and reduced barriers.

The role involves collaborating with an ECD Support Team, navigating Birth to Three and school-district evaluations, and maintaining confidential program documentation in