Community Health Navigator — Grant-Funded

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking Community Health Workers to provide social support, navigation, and advocacy to high-risk, low-income patients in our communities.

You will help patients address social, medical, and environmental barriers to health, conduct telephonic outreach, and perform home visits to support goal attainment and access to care. This grant-funded role emphasizes compassion, communication, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree or 3+ years in health/hospitality with HS/GED.
• Proficient in MS Word/Google Suite; able to perform data entry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to address feedback.
• Ability to exercise judgment in applying professional services.
• Comfortable with telephonic outreach, home visits, and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support, navigation, and advocacy to high-risk, low-income patients.
• Access social service resources available in New Jersey.
• Address social, medical, and community barriers to health; help with tasks like arranging transportation or meals.
• Conduct telephonic outreach and home visits to engage patients and support health goals.

Skills

Communication

Written & Verbal Instructions

Feedback Handling

Judgment in Professional Services

Community Outreach

Bilingual/Multilingual (Preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in health field or 3+ years in health/hospitality with HS diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word/Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking Community Health Workers to provide social support, navigation, and advocacy to high-risk, low-income patients in our communities.

You will help patients address social, medical, and environmental barriers to health, conduct telephonic outreach, and perform home visits to support goal attainment and access to care. This grant-funded role emphasizes compassion, communication, and community engagement.