Community Health Outreach Specialist - Population Health BC - FULL TIME DAYS 8AM-430PM Mullica Hill

Inspira Health • Woodbury, NJ

22d • $20 - $29

About The Position

Community Health Workers (CHWs) help patients address social, medical, and community problems that contribute to poor health. The goal is to help patients manage real-life issues that affect their health, navigate tasks involved in receiving medical care, and work toward health goals, such as planning healthy meals or finding time to exercise.

This is a full-time, day-shift position in Mullica Hill, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Community Health Worker must complete required CHW training within one year of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license and proof of valid vehicle insurance.
• Long-time resident of, or highly familiar with, the community served, including good knowledge of community resources.
• Comfort 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 applying professional services.
• Comfort with computer data entry and good data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Help patients address social, medical, and community problems that contribute to poor health.
• Help patients manage real-life issues that affect their ability to stay healthy.
• Help patients with tasks involved in obtaining medical care.
• Support patients in working toward health goals, such as planning healthy meals or finding time to exercise.
• Meet with members in home and/or community settings.
• Complete required Community Health Worker training within one year of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED