Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. (CHNCT) is currently seeking a full-time Community Health Educator for the Rural Health Transformation Program.

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a federal grant that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Manager of Nutrition Education, the Community Health Educator is responsible for increasing healthy living behaviors by providing health education using evidence-based programs to members in the HUSKY Health Program at health fairs, community, and school events.
Activity will include the dispensing and collecting of evidence-based pre/post surveys and referrals to Community Health Worker program for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) and benefit education support.

Tasks Performed:

Travels state-wide, teaching culturally appropriate health and nutrition information in a classroom settings and at community health and wellness events.
Does statewide research for workshop and exhibiting opportunities, attends public health webinars, meetings and completes other projects assigned.
Cultivates and maintains awareness of community cultures and values.
Works collaboratively with community engagement team in coordinating partnerships and opportunities with community organizations.

Essential Functions:

Educates and provides resources to all ages for health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc.
Facilitate Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) and benefit education referrals to the Community Health Worker Ambassador Program.
Participate in health fairs, group workshops, meetings, webinars, health promotion, and outreach activities online and in the community.
Administer and collect pre/post assessments during nutritional workshops and completes data entry of surveys within established timeframe.
Travel across the entire state of Connecticut and agrees' to mileage reimbursement policy.
Completes necessary tasks before and after events, including printing/scanning materials, picking up/dropping off supplies, and office work.
Review and respond to emails as needed.
Work a combination of weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and into the evening.
This is a telecommuting position that requires working from a HIPPAcompliant home workspace, via employee-supplied high-speed internet connection on company-supplied computer workstation and telephone technology.
Attendance in person for meetings, training, etc. is required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Desired Education: Four years post-secondary schooling

Desired Degree: Bachelor's degree required

Desired Major: Health services, allied health, nutrition or public health discipline

Desired Job Experience: 1-2 years' relevant experience. Experience in health education, with knowledge of Medicaid population preferred. Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1-2 years preferred.

Other Qualifications: rust-building traits and problem-solving skills. Current and unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license and reliable transportation. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Certifications Required: State Motor Vehicle License

We are dedicated to having a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We embrace a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all employees. We value our team’s rich array of experiences and viewpoints, which contribute to our innovative and collaborative environment.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for your interview due to a disability. Please contact us in advance if you need an accommodation.

In 1995, a group of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) came together to form Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.® (CHNCT), a not-for-profit managed care organization dedicated to improving medical services and health outcomes for Connecticut’s Medicaid-eligible residents. They had a clear vision, to create a model that would bring managed care to underserved populations in the same way that federally qualified health centers bring them medical services. Over the organization’s first 17 years, CHNCT transformed from a small group’s dream into a premier health plan, recognized on both local and national levels. The leadership and staff of CHNCT had a passion to serve Connecticut’s population, unmatched by any organization. During this time, CHNCT grew from an underdog company into the largest managed care organization in the state, serving over 300,000 members. From the beginning, people have been at the core of the work that CHNCT does. Person-centeredness is the guiding principle that we follow when working with members and healthcare providers. It is a way of thinking and doing things that sees the whole person. It is an approach that brings the person into the planning, developing, and monitoring of care to ensure that it meets the person’s needs. After announcing it would move to an innovative self-insured administrative services organization (ASO) model, in 2012 the Department of Social Services selected CHNCT as the sole medical ASO. CHNCT has helped the state to improve health outcomes for members, reduce costs for both the State of Connecticut and healthcare providers, and improve transparency and accountability. Under the ASO model, CHNCT proudly serves over 800,000 members.

Community Health Educator - Rural Health Transformation - FT

Community Health Educator - Rural Health Transformation - FT

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