Community Health Worker - Sickle Cell Disease Program

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc.; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Community Health Worker for the Sickle Cell Disease Pilot Program in Atlantic City, NJ. The CHW will educate, engage, and collaborate with the community and health centers to improve health outcomes.

The role requires prior health/social services experience or education, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Local travel is expected as part of program activities and outreach events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health/social services experience or education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative approach to problem-solving.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Community outreach to promote the Sickle Cell Disease Pilot Program.
• Sickle Cell Disease outreach; includes assisting with case coordination, patient education, and all grant related activities.
• Establish positive, supportive relationships with community partners.
• Work with the community to increase engagement in initiatives, as well as patient recruitment and retention within the health centers.
• Address social determinants and identify needs through screenings and assessments.
• Organize and coordinate outreach events.
• Encourage patients to be active, engaged participants in their health.
• Public speaking and presentation skills to diverse groups of individuals, including community partners, meetings, and events.
• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently with regular support and supervision.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Community outreach

Case coordination

Patient education

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Health Worker - Sickle Cell Disease Program

• Job Tracking ID:512527-914714


• Job Location:Atlantic City, NJ


• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking forcandidates with talent, professionalism and compassion. We arecurrently seeking Community Health Workers to improve health outcomesin Atlantic County.

Summary: The Community Health Worker (CHW) will workas a part of the Community Engagement Team and Program DevelopmentTeam on the Sickle Cell Disease Pilot Program. The CHW will go outinto the community to educate, engage, and work with the communityfocusing on those with Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait.Ideal candidate should have prior experience or education in healthand/or social services specially related to Sickle Cell Disease andSickle Cell Trait. Local travel is required.

Hours: This is a full-time position that requires theability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekendsas needed. This is a grant position that is scheduled to run from9/1/2026 - 6/20/2027.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

• Community outreach to promote the Sickle Cell Disease Pilot Program


• Sickle Cell Disease outreach; includes assisting with casecoordination, patient education, and all grant related activities


• Establish positive, supportive relationships with community partners


• Working with the community to increase engagement in initiatives,as well as patient recruitment and retention within the health centers


• Effectively work with our diverse patient populations to addresssocial determinants and identify needs through screenings and assessments


• Organize and coordinate outreach events


• Encourage patients to be active, engaged participants in their health


• Public speaking and presentation skills to diverse groups ofindividuals, including community partners, meetings, and events


• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of communityresources, services and programs provided


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


• Ability to work independently with regular support and supervision


• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Health/social services experience or education


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Creative approach to problem-solving


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides an excellentwork environment, state-of-the-art facilities, opportunity forprofessional development, and a very competitive benefits packagewhich includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance,403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, generous paid timeoff, paid holidays, competitive wages with annual cost-of-livingincreases, and a Tuition Assistance Program.