Community Care Partner

AC001 Acenda, Inc.; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a RHC-SJ Community Care Partner in New Jersey. You will bridge community needs with program partners, mobilize outreach, and coordinate referrals while maintaining accurate activity records.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish, NJ residency, and the ability to travel within counties. Training, scheduling 20 hours per week, and strict data entry standards are essential to success.

Qualifications

• New Community Health Worker must attend the New Jersey Department of Health training.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Resident of New Jersey and with shared life experiences.
• Cultural humility and responsiveness training.
• Promote an inclusive environment; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build a caseload of individuals with health needs.
• Complete at least 50 preventive screenings per month for uninsured/underinsured residents.
• Document 95% of outreach, screening, referral, and follow-up encounters in CommCare.
• Conduct follow-up for all referred participants.
• Maintain 95% data completeness across required fields in CommCare.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Distribute and track health education materials in target areas.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Attend or host community meetings to advocate for the program.
• Maintain accurate activity documentation for accountability.
• Attend vigils for shooting victims to support victims and raise visibility.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CommCare

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work‑life balance, professional development, and engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi‑year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer, a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work‑Life Balance, and is Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families.

Job Overview

The RHC‑SJ Community Care Partner acts as a bridge between the community and other RHC‑SJ partners, facilitating outreach, mobilization, and referral services. The role involves supporting community‑led action, identifying resources, linking community members to support, and maintaining accurate activity records.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and create a caseload of individuals in the community who have physical, behavioral and social health needs.
• Complete at least 50 preventive screenings per month of uninsured and underinsured residents.
• Ensure (95%) of all outreach, screening, referral, and follow‑up encounters are documented in the CommCare application.
• Conduct follow‑up attempts for all referred participants.
• Ensure 95% of individuals have data fully entered across all required fields in CommCare.
• Participate in RHC‑SJ training and meetings as necessary.
• Distribute and track RHC‑SJ health education materials in target areas.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations.
• Attend or conduct community meetings and events, advocating as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all activities for accountability.
• Attend vigils for shooting victims in the assigned area to support victims and community members and increase program visibility.
• Address outreach needs in a timely and effective manner.

Requirements

• New Community Health Workers must attend the New Jersey Department of Health, Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and coursework.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Resident of New Jersey and possess shared life experiences in the communities served.
• Understand cultural diversity, cultural humility and cultural responsiveness training.
• Promote an inclusive and respectful environment of care for all stakeholders.
• Effective problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Decision‑making, priority setting, and delegation abilities.
• Administrative/technological skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), and Outlook.
• Excellent knowledge of available community services and resources.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, meet strict deadlines, and manage group activities.
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable with public speaking and community facilitation.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Valid NJ driver’s license and insured car; willingness to travel within the counties.
• Legal permission to work in the United States.

Education & Training

High school degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Demonstrated experience in community outreach, proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Additional Information

Base Pay: $19.00 per hour

Schedule: 20 hours per week

Benefits / What We Provide

An innovative culture that encourages growth and learning, mission‑driven core values, and a supportive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.