Community Health Worker

Acenda • Atlantic City, NJ

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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 to preventive physical health, behavioral health, and family support services. Through community outreach and engagement, it aims to identify health risks earlier, increase access to services, and reduce unmet health needs. Acenda values evidence-based practice.

Requirements

• Attend New Jersey Department of Health, Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and coursework as a new Community Health Worker.
• Have shared life experiences and values with the communities served, and act 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 complete cultural humility and cultural responsiveness training.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Have decision-making, priority-setting, and work-delegation abilities.
• Have administrative and technological skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) and Outlook.
• Have excellent knowledge of available community services and resources.
• 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.
• Provide proof of completion of Community Health Worker 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.
• Prior relevant professional experience working in the community; internships may be substituted as work experience.

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, engage, and connect uninsured and underinsured individuals and families, and conduct health screenings using the CommCare platform.
• Provide resources and linkages for 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.
• Collaborate 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 Local Public Health designated staff when applicable.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family.
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 5% of compensation.
• Generous time off.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Year-end bonuses.
• An innovative culture that encourages growth and learning.
• Mission-driven core.

What This Job Offers

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