Community Health Worker for Cancer Care (Lung Cancer Screening)

Fair Haven Community Health Care 

FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at over 143,000 office visits in 21 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”

For 53 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Program Manager for Cancer Care Health Equity, the Community Health Worker for Cancer Care (Lung Cancer Screening) is a community ambassador, educator, and navigator for cancer prevention at Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC). The role coordinates FHCHC’s patient-facing efforts at preventing cancers of all types, including breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung. The role effectively communicates about cancer prevention in ways that resonate with communities served by FHCHC.

Duties and responsibilities

• The Community Health Worker for Cancer Care (Lung Cancer Screening) will perform direct outreach to patients requiring cancer screening to provide education about the risk factors and the importance of early detection. Typical duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, including scheduling appointments, obtaining referrals and navigating insurance coverage
• Coordinate care between primary care providers, specialists, and other healthcare facilities
• Establish and maintain relationships with community-based organizations that provide social services, including transportation, food assistance, housing and childcare
• Screen for and address the social determinants of health that may prevent access to cancer screening among FHCHC patients
• Collect and maintain accurate patient data, including demographics, screening status and outcomes
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of program processes and protocols
• Participate in the development and implementation of program strategies to increase cancer screening rates
• Collaborate with the marketing team to design and implement social media and other media campaigns for cancer screening education
• Performs other duties as directed by 

Qualifications

Associate’s degree, relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge of communities in New Haven is required.   A Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Bilingual English and Spanish and proficiency with Microsoft office is required. Community Health Worker certification and experience in health care with electronic medical records systems are highly desirable.

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.