Community Health Worker (Evening)- NBR- New Brunswick, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Community Health Worker to promote healthy living and assist patients in accessing necessary resources. This full-time evening position involves meeting patients in various settings, conducting needs assessments, and addressing social issues impacting their health. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferably be bi-lingual in Spanish. Join us in making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients in various locations and conduct needs assessments.
• Help patients with social issues and access resources.
• Schedule follow-up calls and home visits.

Skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Health Worker (Evening)- NBR- New Brunswick, NJ
Req #: 0000201093

Category: Clerical / Administrative Support

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: RWJBH Community Health Project

Location:

RWJ - New Brunswick,
ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

The Community Health Worker will primarily maintaining 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

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual in Spanish is strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Evening
• Working Location: NBR- New Brunswick, NJ

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 Physicians or Specialists.
• 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 patient s 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 at; may include local Churches, homeless shelter, 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer