Community Health Worker, Population Health

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex. 1

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Résumé du poste

University Hospital seeks a Community Health Worker to strengthen patient care by linking individuals to community resources and health services. The role focuses on preventing barriers to care, building trust, and educating about preventive screenings in Newark and neighboring communities.

The CHW will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, navigate resources, and advocate for patients while respecting diverse backgrounds and cultural needs. On-site work with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Two years of recent experience involving student, volunteer, or work roles in the greater Newark area or similar communities required
• Familiarity with local community resources required
• Participation in community organizations preferred
• First-hand understanding of interpersonal violence, health disparities, or inner-city issues preferred
• Completion of a Community Health Worker training program is a plus
• Sensitivity to environments affected by substance abuse preferred
• Must be reliable, an active listener, and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with the public and can adapt to changing community needs
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform internet searches required
• Demonstrated interest in serving the Newark or similar inner-city communities required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred

Responsabilités

• Enhances the overall health and well-being of patients at University Hospital
• Builds trusting relationships to better support patient needs
• Connects individuals to community resources, including physical and mental health services
• Helps patients overcome social challenges that impact their health
• Functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary care team
• Acts as a bridge between clinical staff and the community
• Contributes insights to improve care management strategies
• Guides patients through community services and support systems
• Promotes preventive care, screenings, and wellness through education

Connaissances

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Outils

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

The primary purpose of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to improve the overall health and well-being of University Hospital patients. Develops trusting relationships to create linkages to community resources, physical and mental health services and address social barriers to care that impede improvement in one’s health. The CHW is an integral member of the multi- disciplinary team that works to endorse clinical teams to the community. Provides perspectives to enhance care management strategies while efficiently navigating community resources to provide patients with access and education on the importance of preventive care screenings and services

Responsibilities

• Enhances the overall health and well-being of patients at University Hospital
• Builds trusting relationships to better support patient needs
• Connects individuals to community resources, including physical and mental health services
• Helps patients overcome social challenges that impact their health
• Functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary care team
• Acts as a bridge between clinical staff and the community
• Contributes insights to improve care management strategies
• Guides patients through community services and support systems
• Promotes preventive care, screenings, and wellness through education

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Two years of recent experience involving student, volunteer, or work roles in the greater Newark area or similar communities required
• Familiarity with local community resources required
• Participation in community organizations preferred
• First-hand understanding of interpersonal violence, health disparities, or inner-city issues preferred
• Completion of a Community Health Worker training program is a plus
• Sensitivity to environments affected by substance abuse preferred
• Must be reliable, an active listener, and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with the public and can adapt to changing community needs
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform internet searches required
• Demonstrated interest in serving the Newark or similar inner-city communities required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensationhourly

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is Probationary Rate $26.37 –Two (2) Year Rate $27.68 . University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.