Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkIn amid rising food insecurity rates Hartford Hospital launched the FoodHealth program an umbrella program that includes a food clinic supported through community partnerships and on site hydroponic farms that generate thousands of pounds of fresh produce each season People experiencing food insecurity ndash have moderate or high food insecurity and health conditions that benefit from healthier diets receive prescriptions to pick up healthy food items for themselves and their families at the clinic weekly The FoodHealth program is available for patients in clinics who meet the criteria for inclusion as well as Hartford Hospital staff who need assistanceThe Community Health Worker CHW works to promote maintain and improve the health of underserved residents and their families by providing social support and basic information to promote healthy behaviors This position uses their cultural connectedness to the community to provide information advice and support related to healthy behaviors and access to the FoodHealth programThe Community Health Worker CHW works as a member of the FoodHealth team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreachCHWs are connected to the community they serve and are recognized as a ldquocritical linkrdquo to connect underserved residents to beneficial resources and navigate the ever changing healthcare environment Specific activities of a CHW include screening clients in the community for Social Determinants of Health SDOH helping patients better understand the components and how to best utilize the program clearing barriers to usage and helping to manage the flow of patients alongside the FoodHealth Program ManagerWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkIn amid rising food insecurity rates Hartford Hospital launched the FoodHealth program an umbrella program that includes a food clinic supported through community partnerships and on site hydroponic farms that generate thousands of pounds of fresh produce each season People experiencing food insecurity ndash have moderate or high food insecurity and health conditions that benefit from healthier diets receive prescriptions to pick up healthy food items for themselves and their families at the clinic weekly The FoodHealth program is available for patients in clinics who meet the criteria for inclusion as well as Hartford Hospital staff who need assistanceThe Community Health Worker CHW works to promote maintain and improve the health of underserved residents and their families by providing social support and basic information to promote healthy behaviors This position uses their cultural connectedness to the community to provide information advice and support related to healthy behaviors and access to the FoodHealth programThe Community Health Worker CHW works as a member of the FoodHealth team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreachCHWs are connected to the community they serve and are recognized as a ldquocritical linkrdquo to connect underserved residents to beneficial resources and navigate the ever changing healthcare environment Specific activities of a CHW include screening clients in the community for Social Determinants of Health SDOH helping patients better understand the components and how to best utilize the program clearing barriers to usage and helping to manage the flow of patients alongside the FoodHealth Program ManagerEducationmiddot High School diploma preferredExperience years of experience in healthcare or a community facing community health positionConnection to the community being served required CT CHW Certification or in process of working towards the certificationBilingual English and Spanish reading writing and speaking is requiredLong term resident of Hartford area strongly preferred We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusEducationmiddot High School diploma preferredExperience years of experience in healthcare or a community facing community health positionConnection to the community being served required CT CHW Certification or in process of working towards the certificationBilingual English and Spanish reading writing and speaking is requiredLong term resident of Hartford area strongly preferred We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status