Evening Community Health Advocate | Home Visits & Resources

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; 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 at Monmouth Medical Center. You will navigate social determinants of health, coordinate with care teams, and advocate for patients in diverse community settings.

The role involves evening shifts with travel within the community, documentation of encounters, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and equity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license; occasional travel required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to support patients facing complex social and healthcare challenges.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients in clinics, hospitals, ED, and community settings to complete Social Determinants of Health assessments and identify barriers to care.
• Build trusting relationships and provide education, encouragement, and ongoing support for healthy lifestyles.
• Schedule and conduct weekly follow-up calls and home visits to monitor progress.
• Assist patients with housing instability, food insecurity, transportation, substance use, financial hardship, and other social needs.
• Help patients organize medical records, coordinate appointments, and navigate healthcare services.
• Connect patients with community resources such as food assistance, childcare, housing programs, transportation, and other organizations.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, care managers, and community organizations to coordinate services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to connect patients with resources, education, and support to overcome barriers to care at Monmouth Medical Center. You will navigate social determinants of health, coordinate with care teams, and advocate for patients in diverse community settings.

The role involves evening shifts with travel within the community, documentation of encounters, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and equity.