Field Community Health Navigator – Evening Shift & Patient Resources

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through our Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Community Health Worker to engage with patients in the community and healthcare settings to promote healthy living, assist with access to services, and overcome barriers to care. You will support patients in utilizing resources and navigating complex systems to meet personal health goals.

The role focuses on direct community outreach, coordinating visits, and connecting patients with local resources while collaborating with the RWJBH Community Health Project team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients in clinics, hospitals, ERs and community locations to conduct needs assessments.
• Schedule weekly follow-up calls and home visits.
• Assist patients with social issues: housing, transportation, hunger, substance use.
• Help patients organize records and arrange follow-up with primary care or specialists.
• Assist in planning healthy meals and exercise to meet health goals.
• Help patients access resources like quality care, childcare, housing and transportation.
• Maintain relationships with Community Based Organizations.
• Travel to meet members at churches, shelters or homes as needed.
• Duties may change at any time.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Community Health Worker to engage with patients in the community and healthcare settings to promote healthy living, assist with access to services, and overcome barriers to care. You will support patients in utilizing resources and navigating complex systems to meet personal health goals.

The role focuses on direct community outreach, coordinating visits, and connecting patients with local resources while collaborating with the RWJBH Community Health Project team.