Community Health Worker

Talentify; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify, in partnership with Hunterdon Health, seeks a Community Health Worker to improve access to care and health outcomes in the Hunterdon Health service area. The CHW bridges clinical settings and communities, addressing social determinants of health and linking patients to preventive services, screenings, medications, and local resources.

The role emphasizes outreach, case management, navigation, and collaboration with the health team to reduce barriers and monitor progress in uninsured

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to speak to groups of varying sizes.
• Proficient computer skills including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach
• Case management & patient navigation
• Identify and reduce client barriers to care
• Community Advocate
• Monitor client outcomes
• Health data entry
• Monthly reporting
• Grant deliverables
• Connect to community resources

Skills

Public speaking

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Data management software

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

EMR familiarity

Tools

EMR

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Community Outreach Coordinator, and the direction of the Director of Community Relations, the Community Health Worker (CHW) provides essential support for hospital and grant-funded health initiatives, focusing on improving healthcare access and outcomes for everyone in the Hunterdon Health service area with a particular focus on uninsured, and underinsured populations. The CHW serves as a bridge between the clinical setting and the community, engaging patients directly to address social determinants of health and ensure connection to preventive services, screenings, medications, and community resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Community Outreach
• Case management & patient navigation
• Identify and reduce client barriers to care
• Community Advocate
• Monitor client outcomes
• Health data entry
• Monthly reporting
• Grant deliverables
• Connect to community resources

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to perform public speaking for small and large groups.
• Proficient computer skills: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data management software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is highly preferred to effectively serve diverse community populations.
• Local knowledge of community resources in the Hunterdon Health service area is preferred.
• Experience working within an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).