Community Health Worker

St. Joseph's Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in New Jersey seeks a Community Health Worker to educate and advocate for individuals and the community. The role involves outreach in clinics, public venues, and clients' homes, aiming to reduce health disparities. Candidates should have a High School diploma and a strong desire to help the community, with bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Arabic preferred. A valid driver's license and compliance with safety policies are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with credits in Community Health is preferred.
• Less than 1 year work-related experience plus three to six months of on-the-job training required.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish or Arabic highly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and advocacy to individuals and the community.
• Ensure information on community services is available to individuals.
• Outreach can occur in clinics, public venues, and clients' homes.

Skills

Community outreach

Bi-lingual (Spanish or Arabic)

Cultural competence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Community Health

Job description

Job Description

The Community Health Worker is a member of the community trained to provide education and advocacy to individuals and to the community. The worker should be someone knowledgeable of the community culture and languages spoken with a goal of providing accurate health‑based information geared towards reducing identified health disparities. Ensure information on community services is made available to individuals. Client outreach can occur in clinics, public venues, and clients' homes, and referrals to the Community Health Worker can come from health care providers, care managers, and navigators. The plan for the Community Worker is developed in conjunction with the referral and based on evidence‑based practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with credits in Community Health is preferred.
• Less than 1 year of previous work‑related experience plus three to six months of on‑the‑job training and experience required, but knowledge of and a strong desire to help the community is essential.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish or Arabic highly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable safe driving record, as well as compliance with Qualifications to Drive a System Vehicle and all policies outlined in the SJHS Fleet Management and Safety Program.