Position Details
Job Title: Community Health Worker
Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: RWJBH Community Health Project
Pay Range: $21.69 – $30.64 per hour (hourly)
Status: Full‑Time (Hourly), Day shift
Job Overview The Outreach Community Health Worker will primarily maintain a presence in the community with patients to promote, motivate, and improve healthy living. The CHW will assist patients in utilizing resources and accessing services to overcome barriers in order to meet their health goals.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Essential Functions
Meet patients in a clinic, hospital, ER, and where patients are located and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool
Schedule weekly follow‑up calls and home visits to patients
Help patients with social issues like homelessness, substance abuse, hunger, transportation, and many other social issues that are impacting the members' lives
Assist patients with organizing their records, making follow‑up appointments with a Primary Care Physician or Specialist
Help patients with the tasks of getting medical care, and work on health goals by helping to plan healthy meals or finding time to exercise
Help patients access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, transportation
Maintain relationship with the Community Based Organization
Able to travel and meet the members where they are; may include local churches, homeless shelters, and members' residence
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey‑whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Title: Community Health Worker
Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: RWJBH Community Health Project
Pay Range: $21.69 – $30.64 per hour (hourly)
Status: Full‑Time (Hourly), Day shift
Job Overview The Outreach Community Health Worker will primarily maintain a presence in the community with patients to promote, motivate, and improve healthy living. The CHW will assist patients in utilizing resources and accessing services to overcome barriers in order to meet their health goals.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Essential Functions
Meet patients in a clinic, hospital, ER, and where patients are located and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool
Schedule weekly follow‑up calls and home visits to patients
Help patients with social issues like homelessness, substance abuse, hunger, transportation, and many other social issues that are impacting the members' lives
Assist patients with organizing their records, making follow‑up appointments with a Primary Care Physician or Specialist
Help patients with the tasks of getting medical care, and work on health goals by helping to plan healthy meals or finding time to exercise
Help patients access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, transportation
Maintain relationship with the Community Based Organization
Able to travel and meet the members where they are; may include local churches, homeless shelters, and members' residence
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey‑whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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