Hispanic Health Council
Community Health Worker_IPV
Hispanic Health Council, Hartford, CT, United States
Description
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Health Worker specializing in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The chosen candidate will help individuals who have experienced IPV, applying culturally diverse, trauma-informed, empowerment-based advocacy. This role includes case management, care coordination, and outreach services.
Responsibilities:
• Provide trauma-informed, empowerment-based advocacy to persons within the community who have experienced IPV.
• Assesses clients' needs, develop care plans, and follow-up to ensure adequate service, providing referrals, where required.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, legal resources, and social services to address client needs comprehensively.
• Conduct outreach & educational activities in Spanish and English within the community to raise awareness about IPV and available resources to IPV victims.
• Conducts community canvassing, table events, and other outreach efforts to and in collaboration with social service agencies further networking with schools, faith-based organizations, and mental health providers, for victim support.
• Coordinates in-person and virtual IPV educational sessions and presentations.
• Participates in related support groups, coordinating and facilitating events.
• Performs related work as required.
The hours of work are 30 per week. Required to travel to site locations (as needed).
This is a grant funded position. The position is contingent on grant funding.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of Community Health practices, including facilitation of presentations and data collection
• Demonstrated knowledge of IPV and the effects it has on individuals and communities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a trauma-informed approach to concerns and challenges with clients.
• Knowledge of technical platforms (Microsoft Suite: Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to display excellent care services to behaviorally challenged clients.
• Ability to work flexible work hours including pre-scheduled nights and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills
Qualifications
Associate degree in Human services or related field and two (2) years of experience providing education, direct care services or closely related field to a diverse population.
Bilingual - Spanish required.
Valid Driver's License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field
• Deep understanding of health and wellness objectives
Benefits
Self-care is important to us! Benefits provided to full-time staff include:
Other Information
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Hispanic Health Council (HHC) is an equal opportunity employer and strives to
maintain a workplace that recognizes the differences and diversity of the population of
the Greater Hartford community.
Applications may be submitted online at:
https://hispanichealthcouncil.org/careers/
Human Resources Department
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860.527.0856 ext. 1256
MelvinG@hispanichealthcouncil.org
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Health Worker specializing in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The chosen candidate will help individuals who have experienced IPV, applying culturally diverse, trauma-informed, empowerment-based advocacy. This role includes case management, care coordination, and outreach services.
Responsibilities:
• Provide trauma-informed, empowerment-based advocacy to persons within the community who have experienced IPV.
• Assesses clients' needs, develop care plans, and follow-up to ensure adequate service, providing referrals, where required.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, legal resources, and social services to address client needs comprehensively.
• Conduct outreach & educational activities in Spanish and English within the community to raise awareness about IPV and available resources to IPV victims.
• Conducts community canvassing, table events, and other outreach efforts to and in collaboration with social service agencies further networking with schools, faith-based organizations, and mental health providers, for victim support.
• Coordinates in-person and virtual IPV educational sessions and presentations.
• Participates in related support groups, coordinating and facilitating events.
• Performs related work as required.
The hours of work are 30 per week. Required to travel to site locations (as needed).
This is a grant funded position. The position is contingent on grant funding.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of Community Health practices, including facilitation of presentations and data collection
• Demonstrated knowledge of IPV and the effects it has on individuals and communities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a trauma-informed approach to concerns and challenges with clients.
• Knowledge of technical platforms (Microsoft Suite: Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to display excellent care services to behaviorally challenged clients.
• Ability to work flexible work hours including pre-scheduled nights and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills
Qualifications
Associate degree in Human services or related field and two (2) years of experience providing education, direct care services or closely related field to a diverse population.
Bilingual - Spanish required.
Valid Driver's License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field
• Deep understanding of health and wellness objectives
Benefits
Self-care is important to us! Benefits provided to full-time staff include:
- 35-hour work week with flextime
- 14 paid holidays
- 12+ paid vacation days
- Medical and Dental insurance
- And more!
Other Information
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Hispanic Health Council (HHC) is an equal opportunity employer and strives to
maintain a workplace that recognizes the differences and diversity of the population of
the Greater Hartford community.
Applications may be submitted online at:
https://hispanichealthcouncil.org/careers/
Human Resources Department
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860.527.0856 ext. 1256
MelvinG@hispanichealthcouncil.org