Manager, Social Impact & Population Health

Hackensack Meridian Health • Edison, NJ

14h

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Manager, Social Impact & Population Health will lead and manage the team of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and the Program Coordinator to deliver community based support to high-risk low-income patients to help them reach their health goals.

Requirements

• Master's in social work, public health, or equivalent is required.
• Three years leadership experience with non-profit or community based organization.
• Superior knowledge of healthcare and social service systems including NJ public benefit enrollment.
• Excellent understanding of the healthcare and social service systems including processes for enrolling in public benefits.
• Ability to analyze reports and use data to drive performance results.
• Ability to exercise judgment in the application of professional services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Passion for improving the lives of low-income individuals and families.

Nice To Haves

• LSW/MSW preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and computer data entry.
• Prior experience as an outreach worker is a plus.
• Knowledge of the resources and community-based organizations across New Jersey is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit CHWs through engaging with local community organizations.
• Organize and implement CHW training.
• Lead a team of CHWs who will work with hundreds of patients each year, assisting patients with getting medical care, setting and achieving health goals, and helping them stay healthy.
• Support, coach and mentor CHWs to ensure they provide their best work for patients.
• Create and Analyze reports to ensure CHWs are achieving the program goals.
• Integrate CHWs with care teams working in clinics and hospitals.
• Facilitate team meetings and support groups for patients.
• Manages the operating budget for area of responsibility.
• Attend a paid training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager