Community Health Worker, Health Programs
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Job Location:
New Haven, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The mission of the New Haven Health Department is to ensure and advocate for the health and well-being of all New Haven residents.
The New Haven Health Department has a long tradition of protecting the health of city residents through disease prevention and health promotion. Established in 1872 as the New Haven Health Commission the Department has evolved from its beginnings combating poor sanitary practices and yellow fever epidemics. Weve emerged as a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS early in the epidemic establishing one of the first syringe exchange programs in the country 28 years ago. Today we continue to provide the essential public health services and enforce the Public Health Code as outlined in state statutes and the city charter. This also includes responding to complaints of public health nuisances as well as ensuring environmental health and safety and curbing disease outbreaks.
We work to ensure the health of our residents particularly our most vulnerable neighbors. We provide school nursing services maternal and child health case management health screenings and health education.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is a full-time position with the New Haven Health Department as a Community Health Worker operating in the field to conduct outreach and educate people who are at risk for acute and/or chronic diseases of public health interest. This position occasionally requires work to be performed in the evenings and on weekends.
This position will support suicide prevention efforts assist with flu vaccination clinics provide child passenger safety education and support additional public health initiatives as needed. The Community Health Worker will engage directly with community members through outreach education and event support to promote safety prevention and access to resources.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with key community institutions organizations agencies and individuals to plan develop and pilot innovative disease prevention strategies.
- Assists clients to develop health management plans and goals.
- Coaches clients in goal setting and effective self-management of their acute and chronic health conditions.
- Helps clients access medical and non-medical resources including medical care substance abuse treatment programs housing programs food services etc.
- Provides ongoing follow-up basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with clients.
- Conducts program eligibility assessments and enrollment.
- Disseminates disease prevention materials and information.
- Administers group education programs in concert with community agencies groups and institutions.
- Maintains records of activities and enters information into database.
- Handles inventory of outreach project materials equipment and supplies.
- Conducts program evaluations and prepares programmatic reports for funding agency.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Possession of an Associates Degree in Public Health Social Work or related field required; a Bachelors Degree in Public Health Social Work or related field preferred. Also one to three years experience in outreach activities for a community health or social service agency; or any equivalent combination of training or experience which provides the following knowledge abilities and skills:
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of chronic and acute disease prevention strategies
- Knowledge of New Havens social service network and community health programs
- Ability to interact with diverse populations
- Ability to facilitate group programs
- Ability to express oneself verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain records utilize a database and prepare reports
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with community partners
- Ability to advocate for clients and to link them to services
- Ability to maintain clients confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Bi-lingual / Bi-cultural in Spanish preferred
- Ability to drive the Mobile Outreach Van.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess and maintain a valid CT drivers license at time of application.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a Special Fund non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding. Current funding is anticipated through September 2028 but funding may be terminated at any time.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement withLocal 3144 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees.
Bargaining agreements available to reviewHERE.
Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security.
The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check (2) a pre-employment physical examination including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy* and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid working email address and you will need to monitor your email including spam/junk folders for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
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