Community Health Worker - Sickle Cell Program (Atlantic City)

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc.; Atlantic City (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Community outreach

Case coordination

Patient education

Communication skills

Driver's license

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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.