Community Health Worker

AC001 Acenda, Inc.; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Generous time-off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to engage rural populations in South Jersey, conduct screenings, and connect residents to preventative and essential health services. The role emphasizes community outreach, collaboration with partners, and facilitating access to care.

The CHW will work with the Rural Health Connect South Jersey program, attend required NJ training, and travel within Atlantic and neighboring counties.

Qualifications

• Attend New Jersey Department of Health CHW training (Colette Lamothe Galette Institute or IMPaCT Care).
• Ability to engage with diverse communities and connect health/social services.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and responsiveness in outreach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to rural communities and partner with local churches and groups.
• Identify uninsured/underinsured individuals and conduct health screenings.
• Provide resources and linkage to physical, behavioral, and social services.
• Organize and host community forums on preventative healthcare and social determinants.
• Complete required client documentation and follow-ups in time.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

CHW training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Community Health Worker

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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 team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

The Community Health Worker is part of Rural Health Connect South Jersey (RHCSJ), a community-based prevention program with the goal of identifying and engaging unisured and underinsured rural residents of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties. The RHCSJ team will conduct health screenings and connect individuals and families to preventative physical health, behavioral health, and family support services. Through community outreach and engagement, the program intends to improve early identification of health risks through screenings, increase access to services, and reduce unmet health needs among this population. As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting direct outreach and presenting program services to rural communities, local churches and other organizations that serve rural areas in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties.
• Identify, engage and connect with uninsured and underinsured individuals and families to conduct health screenings using CommCare platform.
• Provide resources and linkages to those uninsured and underinsured individuals and families who have physical, behavioral and social health needs.
• Help to organize and host community forums on preventative healthcare, social determinants of health, risk factors and protective factors.
• Complete required client documentation and follow ups within defined timeframes.
• Work collaboratively with Community Care Partners and external stakeholders to expand resources available to community members.
• Meet regularly with the CHW Project Supervisor and attend meetings with Local Public Health designated staff, when applicable.

Requirements

• New Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be required to attend the New Jersey Department of Health, Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and coursework.
• Must have shared life experiences in the communities they serve with shared values to support as well as become an intermediary link between health/social services and the community in order to facilitate access to services and improve the service delivery system.
• Understand the impact of cultural diversity, cultural humility and cultural responsiveness training.
• Promote an environment of care, which is inclusive and respectful of every internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Decision-making, priority setting, and work 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 or direct group activities.
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking and facilitating events in the community.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent customer-focused interpersonal skills to interact effectively with health care practitioners, the interdisciplinary health care team, community agencies, patients, and families with diverse opinions, values, and cultural ideals.
• Must have a Valid NJ drivers’ license and own an insured car; position requires some travel within the counties.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States.

Education/Training

High-school degree or equivalency (GED) required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Prior and relevant professional experience working in the community. Internships may be substituted as work experience. Proof of completion of Community Health Workers training (New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute, IMPaCT Care or relevant certification).

Additional Information

• Base Pay: $22.60

What we provide

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses

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.

Department/Program Rural Health Connect‑South Jersey (RHC‑SJ)

A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.