Community Health Worker, John Theurer Cancer Center

Hackensack Meridian Health•Nutley, NJ

15d•$24

About The Position

Community Health Workers at the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC) collaborate with Community Outreach, Research, and JTCC clinical teams to assess community health needs and develop plans and materials for health programs. They provide social support and patient advocacy, coordinate and deliver health education and promotion interventions, and ensure health information is disseminated throughout the JTCC catchment area. They help patients address social, medical, and community-related challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, or at least 3 years of experience in a health or hospitality field with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Long-term resident of the JTCC catchment area with extensive knowledge of social service resources available to these communities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including potentially Google Suite and Microsoft platforms.
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to exercise judgment in applying professional services.
Comfort with home visits and outreach.
Comfort with computer data entry.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an outreach worker.

Responsibilities

Assess the overall health needs of populations in the JTCC catchment area.
Develop policies, programs, and events to educate individuals and communities about cancer and other health conditions.
Define and plan desired outcomes and engage priority populations in the JTCC catchment area.
Produce plans and materials for implementing health programs.
Coordinate and deliver health education and promotion interventions in primary care, hospital, or community settings.
Provide resources to help patients address social issues.
Make follow-up calls and home visits to patients.
Motivate patients to meet their health goals.
Help patients complete applications for benefits such as insurance and food stamps, assist with prescriptions and appointments as needed, and coordinate with the navigator.
Monitor implementation progress, resources, and overall sustainability.
Identify current and emerging health issues.
Engage stakeholder coalitions to address health issues and promote advocacy.
Determine factors that affect communication with the specified audience.
Develop and evaluate messaging using communication theories and models.
Coordinate with partners and prepare others to provide health education.
Apply professional codes of ethics and demonstrate ethical leadership.
Participate in professional development to maintain and enhance proficiency.
Prepare reports and documents as needed or requested.
Attend regular team meetings.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.