Community Health Worker

Acenda Integrated Health; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Life Insurance

FSAs

EAP

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to engage rural communities in South Jersey, conducting health screenings and linking residents to preventive physical and behavioral health services. The role is part of Rural Health Connect-South Jersey and emphasizes outreach in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties.

You will collaborate with community partners, document interactions, and participate in trainings to improve access to care for uninsured populations.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Training completion from NJ DOH Colette Lamothe Galette Institute or IMPaCT Care preferred.
• Must have experience engaging uninsured/underinsured communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to rural communities, churches, and local organizations.
• Identify uninsured individuals and perform health screenings via CommCare.
• Provide resources and linkages for health, behavioral health, and social needs.
• Organize community forums on preventative healthcare and social determinants.
• Document activities and follow-ups within defined timeframes.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor preferred

NJ Department of Health training certificate

Tools

CommCare

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as anCounselor Non-ExemptJob Title: Community Health WorkerAbout Acenda Integrated HealthAcenda 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 OverviewThe 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 factorsComplete required client documentation and follow ups within defined timeframesWork 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 applicableRequirements:New Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be required to attend the New Jersey Department of Health, Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and courseworkMust 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 servicedelivery system.Understand the impact of cultural diversity, cultural humility and cultural responsiveness trainingPromote an environment of care, which is inclusive and respectful of every internal and external stakeholdersEffective problem-solving, organizational, and time management skillsDecision-making, priority setting, and work delegation abilitiesAdministrative/Technological skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), and OutlookExcellent knowledge of available community services and resourcesAbility to work independently or in groups, meet strict deadlines, and manage or direct group activitiesAbility to attend evening and weekend meetingsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsComfortable with public speaking and facilitating events in the communityMaintain a high level of confidentialityExcellent 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 idealsMust have a Valid NJ drivers’ license and own an insured car; position requires some travel within the countiesMust be able to work legally in the United StatesEducation/Training:High-school degree or equivalency (GED) requiredAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferredPrior and relevant professional experience working in the communityInternships may be substituted as work experienceProof 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: $22.60What we provide:An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agencyMission-driven coreHealth, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of compGenerous time-offLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramYear-end bonusesAcenda 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/ProgramRural Health Connect-South Jersey (RHC-SJ)