Community Health Worker

Saint Peters Healthcare System•Piscataway Township, NJ

18d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker will assist in coordinating patient care, collaborate with members of the delivery team (Doctors, Social Workers, Nurses) to identify concerns that would prevent quality medical care, conduct outreach activities in targeted areas, establish positive, supportive relationships with patients/clients in managing their health care needs, provide comprehensive case management, and provide effective and productive communication between patients, providers and supervisor.

Requirements

Health/Social Services experience or education
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focus on customer service
Valid NJ driver’s license
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a specific population
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Strong organizational, case management and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Case management experience preferred
Bilingual candidates a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating patient care.
Collaborate with members of delivery team (Doctors, Social Workers, Nurses) to identify concerns that would prevent quality medical care.
Conduct outreach activities in targeted areas.
Establish positive, supportive relationships with patients/clients in managing their health care needs.
Provide comprehensive case management.
Provide effective and productive communication between patients, providers and supervisor.