Work where every momentmatters. Every day, over 30,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital. The per diem 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 health and community services. CHWs, are connected to the community they serve and are recognized as a “critical link” 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), which includes housing, food security, transportation, utilities, personal safety, education, childcare, and financial strain and then taking action to address those needs. CHWs also conduct health screenings, trainings, and translation/interpretation as needed and in accordance with their training. This is a fixed duration Grant Funded Position. Education: * High School diploma or equivalent. Licensure: * In process of working towards the CT Community Health Worker certification required. Experience: * 100 hours of CHW worker experience preferred but not required. We take great care of careers. With 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: Therapy Services / Rehab* *Organization: St. Vincent's Medical Center *Title: *Community Health Worker - Walmart Found Diabetes Int Location: Connecticut-Bridgeport-St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Requisition ID: 24151269