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Job description
Job Title: Community Health Worker
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project
Req #:
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 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.
Community Health Worker - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Community Health Workers play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of patients by connecting them with the resources, education, and support they need to overcome barriers to care. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the community while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve health outcomes. As a Community Health Worker, you will serve as a trusted advocate for patients, helping them navigate the healthcare system, address social determinants of health, and achieve their personal health goals. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where compassion, collaboration, and community engagement make a lasting difference.
A typical day for a Community Health Worker may include:
Meeting with patients in clinics, hospitals, the emergency department, and community settings to complete Social Determinants of Health assessments and identify barriers to care
Building trusting relationships with patients while providing education, encouragement, and ongoing support to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness goals
Scheduling and conducting weekly follow-up phone calls and home visits to monitor patient progress and address emerging needs
Assisting patients with overcoming challenges related to housing instability, food insecurity, transportation, substance use, financial hardship, and other social needs
Helping patients organize medical records, coordinate appointments with primary care providers and specialists, and navigate healthcare services
Connecting patients with community resources such as food assistance, childcare, housing programs, transportation services, and other supportive organizations
Collaborating with healthcare providers, care managers, and community-based organizations to coordinate services and improve continuity of care
Traveling within the community to meet patients where they are, including homes, churches, shelters, hospitals, and other community locations
Maintaining accurate documentation of patient interactions, referrals, follow-up activities, and care coordination efforts
Participating in mandatory meetings, community outreach events, and organizational initiatives while supporting departmental goals and patient-centered care
This role might be for you if: You are passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers that impact their health and quality of life
You enjoy building relationships and working directly with diverse patient populations in both healthcare and community settings
You communicate effectively and can establish trust with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners
You are organized and able to manage multiple patients, follow-up activities, and community resources simultaneously
You are compassionate, empathetic, and motivated to advocate for patients with complex social and healthcare needs
You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
You are flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment that includes travel, evening hours, rotating weekends, and community outreach activities
You are committed to promoting health equity and improving access to healthcare and community resources
To be considered for this Community Health Worker opportunity: You have a high school diploma or equivalent
Reliable transportation, current and valid driver's license.
Previous experience working with patients in healthcare, community outreach, social services, or care coordination is preferred.
Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
You demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to support patients facing complex social and healthcare challenges.
Flexibility to work a 09:00am-05:00pm schedule, including rotating weekends and holidays with at least one weekend per month (potentially two), is required.
Worksite address
long branch, NJ, 07740, US
Who can apply
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