Community Health Worker-Northern Region

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Community Health Workers to provide vital support to high-risk patients. In this hybrid role, you'll act as a caring neighbor, helping individuals navigate their health journeys and overcome obstacles to wellness. Your expertise in communication and social service resources will empower patients to achieve their health goals. Join a collaborative team dedicated to transforming healthcare and making a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field or 3+ years of experience in health/hospitality.
• Proficient in data entry and MS Word/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support and navigation to high-risk patients.
• Help patients address social, medical, and community problems.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry

MS Word/Google Suite

Time Management

Judgment in Professional Services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Related Field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Community Health Workers (CHWs) provide social support, navigation, and advocacy to high-risk low-income patients within the communities they serve in order to help them reach their health goals. Act as caring neighbors to help patients address the social, medical and community problems that lead to poor health. The goal is to help patients deal with the `real life' issues that keep them from staying healthy, help with the tasks of getting medical care, and work on health goals by doing things like planning healthy meals or finding time to exercise.

This is a hybrid position.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in health related field or 3+ years experience in health or hospitality field with a High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Experience with accessing social service resources available for New Jersey.
• Must be proficient in MS Word/Google Suite and computer data entry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to receive and address feedback.
• Ability to exercise judgment in the application of professional services.
• Comfortable with telephonic outreach, home visits and outreach in the community.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior experience as an outreach worker or related title.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bilingual/Multilingual is preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!