Grant-Funded Community Health Navigator

CT_THOfNE01 Trinity Health Of New England Corporation, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker to improve access to health and human services and promote self-management within the local community.

The role involves outreach, education, enrollment assistance, and coordination with healthcare teams to deliver culturally appropriate services. Grant-funded position with a comprehensive benefits package and day-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of local community based on lived experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of community involvement experience.
• CHW certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve access to health and human services for individuals through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals per protocols of ministry's specific programming.
• Provide basic education regarding chronic health conditions and health promotion to support self-management.
• Facilitate enrollment in federal, state and local programs to increase access to health care and support services.
• Serve as a liaison between providers and patients to coordinate services.
• Provide in-service education to service providers relative to healthcare customs/beliefs of the target population and promote culturally appropriate services.

Job description

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker to improve access to health and human services and promote self-management within the local community.

The role involves outreach, education, enrollment assistance, and coordination with healthcare teams to deliver culturally appropriate services. Grant-funded position with a comprehensive benefits package and day-shift schedule.