Bilingual Community Health Navigator

henryjaustincenter; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry J Austin Health Center in Trenton, NJ is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide emotional, educational and supportive services to clients facing barriers to care. The role emphasizes outreach, escorting to appointments, and facilitating access to social and health services.

The position requires strong communication, familiarity with local resources, and the ability to work with diverse populations. It is an on-site role with potential for flexible contacts with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus.
• One year of related experience working with at-risk populations.
• Bilingual preferred (English-Spanish/English-Creole).

Responsibilities

• Engages in case finding and community outreach to bring patients into care.
• Facilitates weekly outreach calls and appointment reminders.
• Accompanies clients to medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment or social service appointments.
• Assists with scheduling medical appointments and transportation follow-up.
• Supports Chronic Care Management planning with medical providers.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Multicultural experience

Travel locally

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Henry J Austin Health Center in Trenton, NJ is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide emotional, educational and supportive services to clients facing barriers to care. The role emphasizes outreach, escorting to appointments, and facilitating access to social and health services.

The position requires strong communication, familiarity with local resources, and the ability to work with diverse populations. It is an on-site role with potential for flexible contacts with the healthcare team.