Hispanic Outreach Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health

Somerville (NJ)

On-site

USD 31,064 - 37,277

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in Somerville, NJ to promote health equity in the Hispanic community. The role includes managing key programs and conducting outreach initiatives, requiring fluency in English and Spanish.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong cultural competence alongside excellent public speaking and organization skills. The position requires flexible working hours to support community functions.

Qualifications

Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish with effective communication and marketing skills.
Strong cultural competence with a deep understanding of health disparities in the Hispanic community.
Flexibility to work non-regular hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute El Poder Sobre La Diabetes and Senos Sanos programs.
Promote community health initiatives using culturally accurate marketing.
Develop outreach campaigns for preventative services.
Educate community groups on health topics and hospital resources.
Act as primary hospital liaison at health fairs and community functions.

Skills

Bilingual Fluency

Cultural Competence

Public Speaking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Hispanic Outreach Coordinator

Req #: 0000251109. Category: Quality / Patient Safety. Status: Full-Time. Shift: Day. Facility: RWJ Somerset. Department: Community Health. Pay Range: $22.55 - $27.06 per hour. Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876.

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Community Health Coordinator serves as a dedicated liaison to the Hispanic community, driving health equity through strategic outreach, program development, and advocacy. Operating within the Community Health department, this professional leads and coordinates key culturally tailored initiatives, including El Poder Sobre La Diabetes and Senos Sanos programs, while facilitating critical community forums like the Latino Advisory Council. The role focuses on delivering linguistically appropriate health education, breaking down social determinants of health, and representing the hospital at internal and external events to ensure the Hispanic population has trusted access to preventative screenings and clinical resources.

Qualifications

Required

Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's Degree) in a related field.
Bilingual Fluency: Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to communicate, present, and create marketing materials effectively in both languages.
Strong cultural competence with a deep understanding of health disparities, barriers to care, and specific needs within the Hispanic community.
Excellent public speaking, relationship‑building, and organizational skills to lead councils and presentations.
Flexibility to work non‑regular working hours, including evenings (after 5:00 PM) and weekends, to support community functions and health fairs.

Preferred

Three (3) or more years of related job experience in community outreach, public health education, or healthcare program coordination preferred.
Experience navigating grant compliance, tracking clinical outcomes, and drafting program reports.

Scheduling Requirements

Shift: Day Shift (with mandatory evening and weekend variations based on event schedules)
Status: Full‑Time (FT)

Essential Functions

Hispanic Outreach Program Management: Manages and executes the El Poder Sobre La Diabetes and Senos Sanos programs by scheduling courses, registering participants, building curriculum alongside dietitians, navigating individuals to clinical services, and ensuring total grant compliance.
Culturally Appropriate Marketing: Promotes community health initiatives and programs using linguistically and culturally accurate marketing, educational handouts, and campaign materials.
Strategic Health Campaigns: Develops target outreach campaigns for core hospital preventative services, including mammograms, lung screenings, diabetes care, and colonoscopies.
Latino Advisory Council & Partnerships: Coordinates all logistics for the Latino Advisory Council meetings and actively builds sustainable partnerships with local community‑based organizations.
Community Education & Presentations: Educates community groups on health‑related topics and hospital resources; designs and delivers professional presentations and manages a dedicated Hispanic Speakers Bureau.
Screening Coordination & Tracking: Collaborates with the Community Benefits Specialist to identify eligible individuals for preventative care; issues linguistically appropriate screening reminders via mail or MyChart and tracks outreach data for regulatory reporting.
Social Impact (SICI) Support: Elevates health equity by collaborating with the Healing Homes Social Worker to support initiatives addressing food insecurity, housing, workforce development, and access to care.
Event Representation: Acts as the primary hospital liaison and professional representative at local health fairs, exhibits, and community functions, working with the Outreach Specialist to maintain high‑quality table exhibits.