RWJBarnabas Health
Job Title: Community Health Worker
Location: RWJ- New Brunswick
Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project
Req #: 0000232298
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $20.96 - $29.60 per hour
Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview The Community Health Worker will primarily maintain a presence in the community with patients to promote, motivate and improve healthy living. The CHW will assist patients in utilizing resources and accessing services to overcome barriers in order to meet their health goals.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Scheduling Requirements Full‑Time, Evening 3P‑11P Working Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Essential Functions
Meet patients in a clinic, hospital, ER, and where patients are located and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool.
Schedule weekly follow‑up calls and home visits to patients.
Help patients with social issues like homelessness, substance abuse, hunger, transportation, and many other social issues that are impacting the members’ lives.
Assist patients with organizing their records and making follow‑up appointments with a Primary Care Physician or Specialists.
Help patients with the tasks of getting medical care and work on health goals by helping to plan healthy meals or finding time to exercise.
Help patients access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, and transportation.
Maintain relationship with Community Based Organizations.
Able to travel and meet the members where they are; may include local churches, homeless shelters, and members’ residences.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other Duties Please note this job description is पूछा designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Location: RWJ- New Brunswick
Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project
Req #: 0000232298
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $20.96 - $29.60 per hour
Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview The Community Health Worker will primarily maintain a presence in the community with patients to promote, motivate and improve healthy living. The CHW will assist patients in utilizing resources and accessing services to overcome barriers in order to meet their health goals.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Scheduling Requirements Full‑Time, Evening 3P‑11P Working Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Essential Functions
Meet patients in a clinic, hospital, ER, and where patients are located and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool.
Schedule weekly follow‑up calls and home visits to patients.
Help patients with social issues like homelessness, substance abuse, hunger, transportation, and many other social issues that are impacting the members’ lives.
Assist patients with organizing their records and making follow‑up appointments with a Primary Care Physician or Specialists.
Help patients with the tasks of getting medical care and work on health goals by helping to plan healthy meals or finding time to exercise.
Help patients access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, and transportation.
Maintain relationship with Community Based Organizations.
Able to travel and meet the members where they are; may include local churches, homeless shelters, and members’ residences.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other Duties Please note this job description is पूछा designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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