Community Health Worker, Population Health

The primary purpose of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to improve the overall health and well-being of University Hospital patients. Develops trusting relationships to create linkages to community resources, physical and mental health services and address social barriers to care that impede improvement in one’s health. The CHW is an integral member of the multi- disciplinary team that works to endorse clinical teams to the community. Provides perspectives to enhance care management strategies while efficiently navigating community resources to provide patients with access and education on the importance of preventive care screenings and services

• →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

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

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.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you