Community Health Worker

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

• Perform referrals and assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies.
• Participate in administrative and clinical case conferencing for clients/patients with medical staff/medical case managers in order to address client’s/patients medical and psychosocial needs.
• Performs data entry tasks for evaluation purposes.
• Monitor client progress within the health and community support systems.
• Provides education and training to residents/individuals in their respective community, works as part of the multidisciplinary team to prepare and implement plans, (example for HIV Pediatric and Youth program, Recovery Support Services; and general health awareness. Completes all required documentation.
• Participate in (in person/Virtual) community and planning meetings such as the Ryan White Planning Council and CT HIV Prevention Council, OCCH community meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Required:

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

Required:

1 year experience working in one of the following:

Medical case management, community health experience, community organizing/mobilization, faith based community programs, or worked with or experienced children/youth/individuals impacted by social determinants of health or chronic illness/substance/recovery programs.

Experience Preferred:

Living and/or working in an urban setting.

Ability to work with diverse client population

Ability to read and write; bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
Community assistance resources

Skilled at:
Oral and written communications; interpersonal communications

Ability to:
Work with diverse client population, read and write (English/Spanish if required), Flexible schedule: work evenings/weekends as needed

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

• Job Identification 5411
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 01:14 PM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 85 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US
• Scheduled Days and Hours Days/Hours vary based on departmental need