Community Outreach Coordinator
Non-Exempt, Full Time Position
Department: Grants and Outreach

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator! The Community Outreach Worker will organize and implement health education programs designed to promote community health and educate the community regarding the services provided by the organization. Assist clients experiencing adverse events by providing immediate life needs or connecting them to services that can deliver. Provide health education and care coordination services for migrant farm workers in accordance with the requirements of the Connecticut River Valley Farmworker Health Program grant program.

The Connecticut River Valley Farmworker Health Program ("CRVFHP") is a federally funded program of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc. ("the League"). The goal of the CRVFHP is to improve the health status of migratory and seasonal agricultural worker (MSAW) populations and their dependents/ families (MSAWs) in the Connecticut River Valley by providing primary health care, dental care, mental health care, outreach, health education, and case management services to eligible MSAWs.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a team player
• Have a flexible schedule
• The ability to maintain high confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive situations
• Be able to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Be able to drive to various work-site locations on demand

Minimum educational qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, health care, education, or a related field and one (1) year of experience providing social services to families OR five (5) years of experience providing social services to families.
• Written and oral proficiency in Spanish.
• Must pass a Proficiency Spanish Test.
• Certified Applications Counselor (CAC) or ability to obtain the CAC designation within 30 days.
• CPR Certified or obtain certification within 90 days.
• One (1) year of experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license.
• Reliable, insured vehicle.

CHS requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with CHS unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Worker's Compensation
• Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.79 - $23.08 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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