Community Liaison - School of Medicine

Overview

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 Community Liaison functions as part of the Community Programs team, under the umbrella of the Office of Medical Education, to support all of the community immersion components of the , namely the Human Dimension Voices Program (HDVP). In this program, pairs of medical students are matched with individuals and families in the community and will partner with those individuals and communities over time throughout the core curriculum of their medical education.

The role will be a network builder, making connections between community residents, supporting advocacy efforts, and providing feedback on the implementation of the HD course's community immersion efforts. The role will serve as a continuity point of contact for community members. The role will also be integral in the analysis of community health needs, developing ongoing relationships with the community, and interfacing with faculty, course directors, students, and community agencies.

This position is based out of our campus in Nutley, NJ. This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days on site per week. Additionally, this role requires travel across communities in northern NJ.

The standard work schedule for this role is 9 am - 4:45 pm, but there are occaisional shifts that may start as early as 8:00 am, based on needs for the academic program. Notice will be given for days where flexibility is needed.

**This is a two-year grant funded position with a potential for continued employment within the School of Medicine at the conclusion of the two years - ending June 27, 2028.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Community Liaison at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Recruits families via community outreach activities and other avenues to participate in the SOM`s Human Dimension course.
• Supports team`s community engagement events on campus and in the community.
• Provides mentorship, guidance to medical students` regarding their relationships with program participants including monitoring of visits and support with relationship building and resource finding in order to support student learning and ensure retention of program participants.
• Assists School of Medicine Faculty to support students.
• Builds relationships with community agencies to analyze and determine services that SOM can provide within the community.
• Makes connections between community residents, supports advocacy efforts, and provides feedback on the implementation of the HD course`s community immersion efforts. serve as a continuity point of contact for community members.
• Partners with the Community Outreach department within Hackensack Meridian Health to determine appropriate opportunities for the medical students and resources for the families they work with in local communities.
• Reviews and analyzes population health information to contribute to the overall decision- making and direction of the HD program.
• Analyzes the population`s access to healthcare and the community demographics to ensure the HD program and its students are enhancing population health initiatives.
• Conducts phone interviews and in-home safety screenings to ensure medical students are being placed in a safe environment.
• Ensures all logistics related to safety screenings and agency needs are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Recommends outreach activities to address identified community health needs; including orientations, community engagement sessions, trainings and presentations.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Public Health, or Related Field or a High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Experience working with community based organizations.
• Ability to assess an environment for safety from both a physical and emotional standpoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Minimum rate of $49,857.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.