Rural Health Community Health Worker (Grant Funded) - Southern New Jersey

Thomas Jefferson University • Camden County, NJ

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About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a bridge between healthcare providers, social services, and the community, focusing on improving health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. The CHW provides outreach, health education, resource coordination, advocacy, social support, Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) screening, and informal counseling, particularly for underserved populations. The role requires cultural humility and a commitment to empowering people to improve their health and well-being.

Home and community-based visits may be an essential function depending on the work assignment. Work settings may include outpatient care areas, patient homes, inpatient settings, skilled nursing facilities, community organizations, and community events. Participation in community events and some evening or weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Connect with patients, clients, families, and community members with an open mind, empathy, and compassion.
• Use active listening and adapt to the needs of the people and team members with whom the CHW supports and collaborates.
• Help patients, clients, and families understand their needs, overcome barriers, and connect to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients or community members and complete outreach and follow-up as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing care plans with patients or community members, families, and the healthcare team, and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Build trusting relationships with patients or community members and their families.
• Identify social needs through HRSN screening; provide guidance; and support eligible individuals in enrolling in and navigating federal, state, local, private, nonprofit, social service, health, and human services programs.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education materials within the scope of training and promote healthy behavior change.
• Help patients and families communicate effectively with their healthcare team and understand and carry out healthcare providers' advice; communicate changes in the care plan or medical condition to the care team.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based organizations and across the care continuum to promote individual care delivery, education, advocacy, and public health.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

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