Community Health Worker

Overview

About the Role

The main goal of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to enhance the health and well-being of patients at University Hospital. By building trusting relationships, the CHW connects individuals to essential community resources, physical and mental health services, and helps overcome social challenges that may hinder their health progress. As a vital part of the multidisciplinary care team, the CHW serves as a bridge between clinical staff and the community. They offer valuable insights to improve care management approaches and skillfully guide patients through available community services, while also promoting the importance of preventive health screenings and services through education and support.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Enhances the overall health and well-being of patients at University Hospital
• Builds trusting relationships to better support patient needs
• Connects individuals to community resources, including physical and mental health services
• Helps patients overcome social challenges that impact their health
• Functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary care team
• Acts as a bridge between clinical staff and the community
• Contributes insights to improve care management strategies
• Guides patients through community services and support systems
• Promotes preventive care, screenings, and wellness through education

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Two years of recent experience involving student, volunteer, or work roles in the greater Newark area or similar communities required
• Familiarity with local community resources required
• Participation in community organizations preferred
• First-hand understanding of interpersonal violence, health disparities, or inner-city issues preferred
• Completion of a Community Health Worker training program is a plus
• Sensitivity to environments affected by substance abuse preferred
• Must be reliable, an active listener, and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with the public and can adapt to changing community needs
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform internet searches required
• Demonstrated interest in serving the Newark or similar inner-city communities required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected hourly range for this position is TS/1750:$25.34 - $26.62 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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