Community Health Worker

Acenda Integrated Health•Atlantic City, NJ

About The Position

The Community Health Worker is part of Rural Health Connect South Jersey (RHCSJ), a community-based prevention program serving uninsured and underinsured rural residents of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties. The program conducts health screenings and connects individuals and families with preventive physical health, behavioral health, and family support services. Through outreach and engagement, it aims to identify health risks earlier, increase access to services, and reduce unmet health needs. The role supports community outreach, health screenings, referrals, and community education. The position involves working with Community Care Partners, external stakeholders, and local public health staff, and requires some travel within the counties. Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Complete the New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and coursework if a new Community Health Worker.
Have shared life experiences and values with the communities served, and serve as an intermediary between health and social services and the community to facilitate access and improve service delivery.
Understand the impact of cultural diversity and have cultural humility and cultural responsiveness training.
Promote an inclusive and respectful environment of care for internal and external stakeholders.
Have effective problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Have decision-making, priority-setting, and work-delegation abilities.
Have administrative and technology skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Outlook.
Have excellent knowledge of available community services and resources.
Be able to work independently or in groups, meet strict deadlines, and manage or direct group activities.
Be able to attend evening and weekend meetings.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be comfortable with public speaking and facilitating community events.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Have customer-focused interpersonal skills to interact effectively with healthcare practitioners, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, community agencies, patients, and families with diverse opinions, values, and cultural ideals.
Have a valid New Jersey driver's license and an insured car; the position requires some travel within the counties.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Have a high school degree or GED equivalency.
Have prior and relevant professional experience working in the community; internships may be substituted as work experience.
Provide proof of completion of Community Health Worker training, such as training through the New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute, IMPaCT Care, or a relevant certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct direct outreach and present program services to rural communities, local churches, and other organizations serving rural areas in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.
Identify and engage uninsured and underinsured individuals and families, and conduct health screenings using the CommCare platform.
Provide resources and linkages to individuals and families with physical, behavioral, and social health needs.
Help organize and host community forums on preventive healthcare, social determinants of health, risk factors, and protective factors.
Complete required client documentation and follow-ups within defined timeframes.
Work collaboratively with Community Care Partners and external stakeholders to expand resources available to community members.
Meet regularly with the CHW Project Supervisor and attend meetings with designated Local Public Health staff, when applicable.