Community Health Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to connect patients with resources, education, and support to overcome barriers to care. You will engage with patients in clinics and community settings to address social determinants of health and coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams.

You will build relationships, educate patients, and advocate for health equity while traveling within the community to meet people where they are.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license; occasional travel may be required.
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and rotating weekends/holidays.
• Willingness to navigate social determinants of health with patients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients in clinics and community settings to assess social determinants of health.
• Build trusting relationships and provide education and ongoing support for healthy lifestyles.
• Schedule and conduct weekly follow-ups and home visits to monitor progress.
• Assist patients with housing, food, transportation, and other social needs.
• Help organize medical records and coordinate appointments with providers.
• Connect patients with community resources and supports.

Skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Organization

Empathy/Compassion

Independent work

Flexibility

Health equity advocacy

Spanish-speaking ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Title: Community Health Worker

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project

Req #: 0000267651

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Community Health Worker – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Community Health Workers play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of patients by connecting them with the resources, education, and support they need to overcome barriers to care. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the community while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve health outcomes. As a Community Health Worker, you will serve as a trusted advocate for patients, helping them navigate the healthcare system, address social determinants of health, and achieve their personal health goals. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where compassion, collaboration, and community engagement make a lasting difference.

A typical day for a Community Health Worker may include:

• Meeting with patients in clinics, hospitals, the emergency department, and community settings to complete Social Determinants of Health assessments and identify barriers to care
• Building trusting relationships with patients while providing education, encouragement, and ongoing support to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness goals
• Scheduling and conducting weekly follow-up phone calls and home visits to monitor patient progress and address emerging needs
• Assisting patients with overcoming challenges related to housing instability, food insecurity, transportation, substance use, financial hardship, and other social needs
• Helping patients organize medical records, coordinate appointments with primary care providers and specialists, and navigate healthcare services
• Connecting patients with community resources such as food assistance, childcare, housing programs, transportation services, and other supportive organizations
• Collaborating with healthcare providers, care managers, and community-based organizations to coordinate services and improve continuity of care
• Traveling within the community to meet patients where they are, including homes, churches, shelters, hospitals, and other community locations
• Maintaining accurate documentation of patient interactions, referrals, follow-up activities, and care coordination efforts
• Participating in mandatory meetings, community outreach events, and organizational initiatives while supporting departmental goals and patient-centered care

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers that impact their health and quality of life
• You enjoy building relationships and working directly with diverse patient populations in both healthcare and community settings
• You communicate effectively and can establish trust with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners
• You are organized and able to manage multiple patients, follow-up activities, and community resources simultaneously
• You are compassionate, empathetic, and motivated to advocate for patients with complex social and healthcare needs
• You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• You are flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment that includes travel, evening hours, rotating weekends, and community outreach activities
• You are committed to promoting health equity and improving access to healthcare and community resources

To be considered for this Community Health Worker opportunity:

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation, current and valid driver's license. Occasional travel required
• Previous experience working with patients in healthcare, community outreach, social services, or care coordination is preferred.
• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
• You demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to support patients facing complex social and healthcare challenges.
• Flexibility to work 01:00pm-09:00pm with other flexibility needed. Schedule, including rotating weekends and holidays with at least one weekend per month (potentially two), is required.