Community Health Outreach Specialist - NJEDA FeedNJ Grant - FULL TIME SALEM CTY IMC

Inspira Health•Mannington Township, NJ

28d•$20 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Health Workers (CHWs) help patients address the social, medical and community problems that lead to poor health. The goal is to help patients deal with the ‘real life’ issues that keep them from staying healthy, help with the tasks of getting medical care, and work on health goals by doing things like planning healthy meals or finding time to exercise.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
Valid NJ Driver's License and Proof of Valid Vehicle Insurance required.
Long-time resident or high familiarity of the community CHW will be working with which includes good knowledge of the resources of the community.
Must be comfortable meeting with members in home and/or community settings.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to exercise judgment in the application of professional services.
Comfortable with computer data entry and possess good data entry skills.
The Community Health Worker will complete required Community Health Worker training within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior experience as an outreach worker preferred.

Responsibilities

Help patients address social, medical, and community problems that lead to poor health.
Assist patients in dealing with real-life issues that impact their health.
Support patients in obtaining medical care.
Work with patients on health goals, such as planning healthy meals or finding time to exercise.