Hybrid Community Connector bei Children’s Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Community connectors work with families who are having a baby or who have children up to 5 years old. They provide free support and resources to help parents set goals and keep their families healthy. Community connectors meet with parents or caregivers where they feel most at ease. This may be in their home or in the community. Responsible to partner with Community Services leadership to intervene and/or prevent these children from entering the foster care system.

• High school graduate; some college preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various entitlement programs, intake assessments and documentation.
• Experience with community programs or health organizations.
• Demonstrated skills in creative problem-solving.
• A high level of communication skills (oral and written) necessary for assessment of health concerns and referral for appropriate service delivery.
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with health team members and consumers (e.g. members of the community).
• Ability to work with medical professionals to ensure follow up and coordinator of recommended medical management.
• Physical ability to perform all assigned duties; able to stand and walk approximately 75% of the work time.
• In depth knowledge of the assets and challenges of low-income families.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and varying coping styles of families under stress.

This position requires home visitation.

This is an in person position.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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