AmeriCorps Member - New Horizons Program Assistant
Community Health Center

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Job Description Summary:
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and ConferMed.

Job Description:

Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and to promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. Healthy Communities also serves to identify the unique and integral needs of our communities and neighborhoods and to establish strategic plans to address them. Service delivery will directly address the public health crisis in vulnerable communities and make healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery of services. AmeriCorps members will conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community based assistance. Additionally, AmeriCorps members will participate in statewide and local activities which promote awareness of health and health services.

This is an AmeriCorps Member role - New Horizons Program Assistant - that supports the New Horizons Domestic Violence Services in Middletown.

Terms & Program Benefits:

• One-year service term from September 1, 2022 thru August 31, 2023
• Serve a minimum of 32 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year
• $16,502 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weekly
• An education award of $6,495 at the end of successful service term completion

This is the opportunity for you if you:

• Possess a caring attitude and personable demeanor
• Sensitive to the issues facing persons in abusive relationships
• Are extremely organized and pay great attention to detail
• Have an interest in intimate partner violence (IPV) as it pertains to public health/education/social work
• Thrive in a fast paced environment
• Can take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team

As a New Horizons Program Assistant for the Community Health Center, Inc., you will:

• Conduct patient education workshops, patient engagement activities and data collection in support of program's performance measures.
• Provide administrative and program support to staff and residents.
• Work with New Horizons staff and leadership to implement a variety of fundraising and awareness events throughout the year.
• Work with New Horizons Program Manager and Community Based Program Manager to establish and coordinate a Domestic Violence Advisory Group for Middlesex County.
• Plan and execute monthly activities for residents of the shelter.
• Organize donor mailing list.
• Coordinate donor outreach.
• Provide case management and care coordination for shelter and hotel residents in support of healthcare services.
• Provide transportation for medical, behavioral, health, dental appointments and pick up of medical supplies (ie, prescriptions).
• Gather information on community resources related to domestic violence and provide electronic access to New Horizons and CHC staff.
• Actively participant in all New Horizons, CHC, and partner meetings.

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent required
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and internet-related applications
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Successful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC)
• Able to travel between CHC sites and in state

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in public health, social work related field
• Knowledge and understanding of community resources
• Experience in providing crisis intervention, coordination of services, advocacy and community outreach in working with vulnerable populations
• Experience in resource development

Location:
Community Health Center of Middletown
City:
Middletown
State:
Connecticut

Time Type:
Full time

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