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Yelp 4.3
Community health worker job in Somerville, NJ
Yelp's Community team works in markets across the United States and Canada to bring attention to the best local businesses in their area. Through events, local partnerships, and social media, our team builds relationships with small business owners and uses their behind-the-scenes experience to show other customers what makes small businesses so special.
Join the fun and begin building your five star career as a Community Intern with Yelp! You will engage in a 6-month development program, equipped with the support of both a cohort of peers spanning the US and Canada and the 1:1 mentorship from your local Community Manager. You will play an integral part in supporting activities designed to rally the Yelp community both online and off. You will gain tactical experience in social media management, event planning, and online community building, while building excitement around what's happening in your own community.
What you'll do:
You will work with your Community Manager to understand your market and prioritize effective messaging
You will help to plan and execute events including remarkable parties, local meet-ups, and happy hours
You will gain practical experience in digital and social media marketing through creating and organizing social media content that aligns with regional goals around growing channels and bolstering engagement
You will support the maintenance of Yelp's local online business listings via our app and website by flagging photos, identifying media alerts and scams, and ensuring accurate business information
You will support online community building through engaging with Yelpers via the app/website in a variety of ways
What it takes to succeed:
You are a current undergraduate student or a recent college graduate, or equivalent experience
You currently reside in New Brunswick, NJ and have reliable transportation (Required)
You are at least 21 years of age (Required)
You consider yourself a local expert- you know what is trending in the area and have a love for small businesses
You have experience and interest in planning and coordinating events
You have strong written and verbal communication skills
You are well organized and pay attention to detail
You have experience with social media copywriting and asset coordination
You are a creative problem solver who understands Yelp's applications
You have the bandwidth and flexibility to work 10-19 hours per week, Monday through Friday with the potential for some weekend work
You have the ability to lift 10 pounds without assistance
What you'll get:
Compensation range for this position is $16.00 - $19.00 per hour.
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Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and experience.
We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and the California Fair Chance Act for roles based in California).
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$16-19 hourly Auto-Apply 42d ago
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Pharmacy Community Health Worker
Henry J Austin Health Center 4.1
Community health worker job in Trenton, NJ
Salary starting at $44,100 MAJOR FUNCTION
Enroll patients into the BMS hypertension grant by providing or facilitating the provision of BP cuffs to patients.
Support the Director of Pharmacy,Lead Clinical Pharmacist, and Clinical Pharmacists in managing patient encounters
Support the Director of Pharmacy and Lead Clinical Pharmacist in ensuring patients remain compliant with pharmacy-specific Uniform Data System (UDS) measures, such as management with aspirin and cholesterol lowering medications
Support the Director of Pharmacy and the Pharmacist in Charge in maintaining a prescription capture rate as determined and approved by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
Support the Director of Pharmacy Services and the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in carrying out new clinical pharmacy initiatives.
Work alongside the patient navigator with appropriate cross-training to most effectively support all clinical pharmacy services, which includes but is not limited to, scheduling new patient visits, scheduling follow-up visits, and placing appointment reminder calls.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Role: Assist with remote patient monitoring hypertension project (primary manager is Director of Research)
Outreach patients for eligibility
Assist with enrollment of patients into hypertension project
Train patients on proper use of remote patient blood pressure cuffs
Coordinate completion of labs
Schedule patients for visits with providers and pharmacists
Document all patient interactions within the electronic health record
Assist with general functions that arise throughout hypertension project
Secondary Role: Assist with management of the pharmacists' encounters:
Complete outreach calls to patient
Review pharmacist referral details and informed consent with patients
Schedule patients for pharmacist visits and remind them of scheduled appointments one day prior to their scheduled appointment
Ensure patients are engaged in program and are being seen on a regular basis
Encourage use of Henry J. Austin Pharmacy Department and enrollment into the Appointment-Based Model (ABM) and medication compliance packaging program
Follow-up with specific tasks for patients identified through UDS reports (e.g. scheduling a patient for onsite BP check, placing obesity order group in chart)
Secondary Role: Assist with Ensuring patients are compliant with pharmacy-related UDS measures
Tertiary Role:
After the PharmD or PharmD Intern reviews UDS reports to identify patients who are suitable for treatment with UDS-promoted medications, the CHW will complete outreach calls to patients to:
Inform patients of the indication for the medication
Schedule patients for PharmD visits in order to initiate appropriate medications
Call patients to inform them about orders for completing labs
Assist Henry J. Austin Pharmacy Staff with maintaining the target capture rate as determined and approved by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee to improve medication compliance
Contact patients to remind them to pick up their medications
Contact patients to sign up for delivery services
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicate with contacts in a professional and empathetic manner maintaining emotional and cultural awareness.
Work with clinical staff of HJAHC.
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned by Director of Pharmacy and Lead Clinical Pharmacist. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent required, associates degree preferred, and college degree a plus.
One year of related experience working in programs with at risk populations and performing outreach is required.
Experience conducting telephone-based or in-person interviews is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER (KSAO's)
Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills; sound judgment and attention to detail.
A good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint are pre-requisites for the position.
Understanding of patient confidentiality and ability to maintain trust with all patients.
Understanding of the medical terms and principles a plus.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE JOB:
Working knowledge of social determinants and impact on health outcomes is preferred
Knowledge of regional community resources/services is important.
Computer knowledge should include Microsoft Excel.
Bilingual (English-Spanish/English-Creole) preferred.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, value integrity, and detail oriented.
Good communication, problem solving, teamwork and organizational skills are required in order to engage participants.
Ability to work with multicultural and diverse population is required.
Must be able to travel locally and work flexible hours.
Must have a passion about working to improve the health and quality of life of the population.
Demonstrates consistent effort to maintain sound working relationships with staff.
Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation in relation to workplace manpower and staffing needs by rotating on an emergent basis and providing assistance, as needed.
Consistently utilizes appropriate lines of authority, as needed.
PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
$44.1k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
PR & Community Outreach Specialist
Psfcu Careers
Community health worker job in Fairfield, NJ
Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting our employees' overall wellbeing by providing valuable benefits. The credit union proudly offers a competitive benefits package, that includes: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance, Retirement Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and Pet Insurance, among other benefits. We also have a generous Paid Time Off policy including Vacation, Personal and Sick Time, as well as, a Birthday Day off.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Plans and prepares original promotional content such as press and newsletter articles, news and press releases, email, blog and social media posts, and other updates on behalf of the organization.
2. Assists in community partnership development, including identifying and aggregating lists of potential partners for outreach, supporting development of materials for stakeholder engagement and conducting outreach efforts.
3. Participates in copywriting for print, TV and radio ads.
4. Assists in collateral material copywriting and production (revising existing product and service publications, concept and production supervision of new material - as applicable.)
5. Assistance in conceptual design and production of the annual calendar.
6. Supports event planning and management in collaboration with community partners, including event coordination and material development.
7. Assists in the production, from concept to completion, a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials for the organization, ensuring that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand.
8. Promotes and attends, as needed, special community events and functions.
9. Assists in arrangement for photography and/or press coverage for special events.
10. Maintains contact with established community partners.
11. Builds rapport and establishes relationships with Polish-American community and members.
12. Performs other duties or responsibilities, as required or assigned.
Requirements:
• Two years of experience in marketing, publications, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relationship management, event planning and logistics coordination
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with talent for understanding, simplifying and effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in both English and Polish.
Pay: $44,924.81 - $79,106.03 per year
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$44.9k-79.1k yearly 60d+ ago
Hospice Community Liaison (Middlesex / Somerset County, NJ)
Ennoble Care
Community health worker job in Freehold, NJ
Job Description
About Us
Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider with patients in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, Virginia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Ennoble Care's clinicians go to the home of the patient, providing continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility. Ennoble Care offers a variety of programs including, remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management, to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care by a team they know and trust. We seek individuals who are driven to make a difference and embody our motto, "To Care is an Honor." Join Ennoble Care today!
Ennoble Care is seeking a Full-time, experienced Hospice Community Liaison for our Middlesex / Somerset County, NJ region! The Hospice Community Liaison will be responsible for interaction in the community and promoting company services, such as our Hospice services.
Analyze the potential of the company's service area to determine target markets.
Visit Doctor' offices, hospitals, Assisted Living facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities and other possible sources of referrals to present Agency credentials and obtain patient referrals.
Analyze the company's organization to determine its strengths and weaknesses.
Analyze past and current marketing data.
Complete an analysis of the company's "product" line.
Analyze patient/company relationships.
Develop sales/marketing objectives and sales projections.
Develop a marketing plan, identifying priorities and sets a reasonable timetable.
Implement marketing plan staying within established timetable.
Review and evaluate the analyses and plan on an established basis.
Attend IDG meetings, as appropriate.
Assist office staff as needed with going to updates, etc.
Provide community outreach and education.
Job Qualifications
At least 3 years experience in marketing, nursing or social work interacting with health agencies/professionals.
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
Base Salary: $50,000 - $95,000, Plus: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Bonuses
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Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
Paid Time Off
Paid Office Holidays
All employees qualify for these benefits:
Paid Sick Time
401(k) with up to 3% company match
Referral Program
Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!
Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against
protected characteristics including but not limited to - race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national
origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.
$50k-95k yearly 29d ago
Community Liaison
Firefly Children & Family Alliance
Community health worker job in Plainfield, NJ
BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE
Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring a Community Liaison in Plainfield, IN. In this position you will collaborate with community agencies and resources to directly advocate for at-risk children and families in order to facilitate critical needs assessments, prevention, and progress monitoring services for referral families. This position will cover Morgan and Hendricks counties.
You Will:
Referral Family Support (70%)
Conscientiously gain insight and information about referral family needs and their community environment to lead families through the Firefly Children & Family Alliance goal-setting process
Provide multiple home-based services and resource connections to at-risk families
Initiate referrals and connections with local community supports and services
Advocate for and provide support to referral families to exceed individual family progress goals
Attentively provide transportation to families to attend programs and appointments to meet their goals
Assist during crisis situations
Community Engagement (30%)
Maintain familiarity with community resources and maintain relationships with social workers and agencies, including school systems and other multiple institutions, related to the family
Thoroughly complete required documentation
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field from an accredited college OR Other Bachelor's degrees will be accepted in combination with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR Associate's degrees in a related human services field with three years' experience working directly with families in a human service field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with five years' experience working directly with families in a human service field
2 + years of experience in social service for children or families
Experience in child development
Knowledge of community resources programs
Train in recognizing abuse or neglect
handle a variety of situations that may arise during visitations
Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record
Our Benefits:
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
PTO and Paid Holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
$40k-60k yearly est. 20d ago
Community Outreach & Referral Specialist
TGG Accounting
Community health worker job in Annandale, NJ
Job DescriptionSalary:
Community Outreach & Referral Specialist
(Behavioral Health | Field-Based + Office)
60K + Referral Bonuses (extra $10-15K)
About the Role
This is a relationship-driven, community-facing role supporting a growing behavioral health organization. The Community Outreach & Referral Specialist serves as a trusted connector between local hospitals, schools, crisis centers, and families seeking care. This position combines consistent in-person outreach with inbound referral support and requires professionalism, empathy, and reliability.
Youll work closely with a Business Development Lead and an internal clinical/administrative team, gradually taking ownership of a defined territory and helping expand referral partnerships through face-to-face relationship building.
What Youll Do
Conduct 2025 in-person outreach visits per week to community partners including hospitals, schools, crisis centers, and related organizations within a ~50-minute radius
Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical staff, counselors, referral coordinators, and community leaders
Represent the organization professionally at all times, confident communication, and trustworthy demeanor
Follow an established outreach plan and territory assignments while identifying new partnership opportunities over time
Convert outreach efforts into referrals and track activity tied to commission/bonus potential
Receive inbound referral calls, gather critical information, and support families through next steps with empathy and clarity
Balance time between field outreach, onsite presence, and referral coordination (field time is a priority)
Document outreach visits, conversations, referrals, and conversion outcomes accurately
Collaborate closely with business development leadership and internal clinical teams
Attend required meetings, trainings, and occasional weekend events (weekday flex provided)
Demonstrate consistency, follow-through, and long-term commitment to the role and territory
What Makes This Role Challenging
Maintaining a high weekly volume of in-person outreach
Building trust with hospitals, schools, and crisis partners from the ground up
Managing emotional conversations with families during crisis situations
Balancing independence in the field with internal collaboration
Growing into territory ownership while working under a developing BD structure
Required Experience & Skills
13 years
of experience in outreach, community relations, admissions, marketing, referrals, or a related field
Comfort with field-based work and managing a weekly outreach schedule
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to build trust quickly with professionals and families
Organized, reliable, and able to document activity accurately
Comfortable using basic CRM or outreach-tracking tools
Able to work independently while staying aligned with team goals
Nice to Have
Behavioral health, rehab, or healthcare experience
Existing relationships with hospitals, schools, or community organizations
Admissions or referral workflow familiarity
Prior field-based sales, outreach, or community engagement experience
Natural networker who enjoys being out in the community
$47k-73k yearly est. 20d ago
Community Liaison
Healingus Centers
Community health worker job in Freehold, NJ
HealingUS Centers is looking for a dynamic and proactive Community Liaison to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and other service providers to enhance awareness and access to our mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Acting as the primary point of contact for community partners, organizations, and agencies.
Developing and implementing outreach strategies to connect with various community groups and promote our services.
Conducting presentations and informational sessions to educate the community about mental health and substance use issues.
Facilitating communication between clients, families, and external organizations to ensure coordinated care.
Identifying and addressing community needs by collaborating with local agencies.
Participating in community events, health fairs, and workshops to enhance visibility and engagement.
Gathering feedback from the community to improve services and outreach efforts.
Maintaining accurate records of outreach activities and assessing the effectiveness of programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and establish partnerships within the community.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues is a plus.
- Flexible and able to work evenings or weekends as needed for community events.
Benefits
Health, dental and vision 100% covered
401k
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Coverage
$40k-60k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Daily School and Community Liaison Officer Substitutes
Freehold Regional High School District 4.5
Community health worker job in Englishtown, NJ
Daily School and Community Liaison Officer Substitutes JobID: 2140 Substitute/Substitute School and Community Liaison/Security Additional Information: Show/Hide Daily School & Community Liaison Officer Substitutes All daily substitutes work on an as-needed basis in one of our six comprehensive high schools. Early and late schedules are available. Pay is competitive in excellent working conditions in top Regional High School District. Interested candidates must apply online at **************
Daily Rate - $120.00
WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -
in accordance with Board Policy 1530 and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: 7-1.1
$49k-57k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Community Support Worker
JEVS Human Services
Community health worker job in Robbinsville, NJ
JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity as a community-based Community Support Counselor. The Independence Network is a community of individuals who live independently in Robbinsville. Each member works with staff to set goals and identify interests and needs. Supports are tailored and delivered to help people pursue their goals. Learn more about this amazing program here!
This opportunity is community based and located in Robbinsville, NJ.
This is a part-time, 15 hours/week role.
In this role, you will work to provide extra support and help to the members of the Independence Network community.
Job Overview:
* Develop a rapport with assigned individuals and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
* Contribute to plans that support individuals to pursue their goals and dreams
* Teach independent living skills and develop strategies the individual can rely on to continue to grow in their independence
* Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills
* Coach individual(s) to establish volunteer opportunities or paid employment
* Assist individuals to engage in community activities that match their interests
Some of what we offer:
* Flexible work schedule: create your own schedule based on the needs of your case load. Working another job or currently in school? Looking to work around your personal schedule? This job could be for you!
* Collaborative environment: work to support a community of individuals to learn, experience and achieve their life's goals
* Variety: every day in this role is different! Spend time working with members in their home and in the community
* Excellent life-long experience: get valuable experience working with members and running groups; a great way to move ahead in your career in social services!
Skills & Requirements:
* Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred
* Valid driver's license required
* Some college coursework preferred
What's in it for you:
* 401(k), with company match
* Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
* Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
* Ample paid vacation and sick time
* 10-12 paid holidays per year
* Pre-tax commuter benefits
* Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
* Annual holiday party and office outings
* Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
* Dress-down Fridays
* Employee referral bonus
* Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses
The base pay for this position is $17.00 hourly. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
For more information about what it's like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at ******************************************
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.
JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
$17 hourly 14d ago
Now Hiring DSPs -Community Support | Holland PA - Newtown, PA
General Accounts
Community health worker job in Newtown, PA
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Support
Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Pay Rate: $18-$20/hr (based on experience)
About the Role:
We're seeking a caring, patient, and reliable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one community support to a bright, curious young man who enjoys technology, learning new things, and staying active in his community.
He loves visiting the library, going for walks at the waterfront, exploring the mall, enjoying ice cream and pretzels, and participating in Special Olympics activities like basketball, tennis, and track. You'll play a key role in helping him build independence, confidence, and social skills while supporting him through daily routines and community engagement.
What You'll Do:
Provide individualized community support guided by his approved ISP.
Support communication, social, and coping skill development through positive reinforcement.
Offer structure and gentle redirection during moments of frustration or distraction.
Encourage participation in activities such as technology projects, walks, reading, and volunteer opportunities.
Model appropriate social boundaries and foster independence in daily routines.
Ensure safety in community settings (traffic awareness, public interactions, emergency preparedness).
Document progress and collaborate closely with family and the clinical support team.
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
Experience supporting individuals with Autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Calm, observant, and confident in providing patient redirection and emotional support.
Dependable and compassionate with strong communication skills.
Comfortable following behavioral support plans with structure and empathy.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
High school diploma or GED required; Human Services background preferred.
Schedule:
Coverage needed for 30 hours per week - Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Why Join Us:
Make a lasting impact by helping someone achieve personal growth and independence.
Supportive team environment with consistent training and guidance.
Flexible scheduling and meaningful, rewarding work.
If you're passionate about helping others live active, purposeful lives - and enjoy supporting someone who loves technology, learning, and exploring the community - apply today and be part of something meaningful! Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
$18-20 hourly Auto-Apply 60d ago
Now Hiring DSPs Community Support | Holland PA - Newtown, PA
Effraim Home Care Agency LLC
Community health worker job in Newtown, PA
Job DescriptionDirect Support Professional (DSP) Community Support
Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Pay Rate: $18$20/hr (based on experience)
About the Role:
Were seeking a caring, patient, and reliable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one community support to a bright, curious young man who enjoys technology, learning new things, and staying active in his community.
He loves visiting the library, going for walks at the waterfront, exploring the mall, enjoying ice cream and pretzels, and participating in Special Olympics activities like basketball, tennis, and track. Youll play a key role in helping him build independence, confidence, and social skills while supporting him through daily routines and community engagement.
What Youll Do:
Provide individualized community support guided by his approved ISP.
Support communication, social, and coping skill development through positive reinforcement.
Offer structure and gentle redirection during moments of frustration or distraction.
Encourage participation in activities such as technology projects, walks, reading, and volunteer opportunities.
Model appropriate social boundaries and foster independence in daily routines.
Ensure safety in community settings (traffic awareness, public interactions, emergency preparedness).
Document progress and collaborate closely with family and the clinical support team.
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
Experience supporting individuals with Autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Calm, observant, and confident in providing patient redirection and emotional support.
Dependable and compassionate with strong communication skills.
Comfortable following behavioral support plans with structure and empathy.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.
High school diploma or GED required; Human Services background preferred.
Schedule:
Coverage needed for 30 hours per week Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Why Join Us:
Make a lasting impact by helping someone achieve personal growth and independence.
Supportive team environment with consistent training and guidance.
Flexible scheduling and meaningful, rewarding work.
If youre passionate about helping others live active, purposeful lives and enjoy supporting someone who loves technology, learning, and exploring the community apply today and be part of something meaningful!
$18 hourly 1d ago
Community Health Worker - ScreenNJ Grant
Henry J Austin Health Center 4.1
Community health worker job in Trenton, NJ
Henry J. Austin Health Center delivers person-centered, high-quality health care. Working with our community partners, our exceptional team provides trauma-informed, holistic care to maximize individuals' strengths and abilities to achieve optimal health and well-being.
Henry J. Austin Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). FQHC is a federal designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that is assigned to private non-profit or public health care organizations that serve predominantly uninsured or medically underserved populations. FQHCs are located in or serving a federally designated Medically Underserved Area.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, civil union, domestic partnership, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Henry J. Austin Health Center is an accessible and equitable employer.
CommunityHealthWorker - ScreenNJ Grant
Trenton, NJ
Full Time
Henry J Austin Health Center
Entry Level
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MAJOR FUNCTION
The CommunityHealthWorker is responsible for providing emotional, educational and overall support for clients who are experiencing multiple social determinants that are creating significant barriers to access and retention in care. This person is responsible to engage, inform, support and empower those who are eligible for any services provided by the Henry J Austin Health Center (HJAHC) and the community at large.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Outreach and Health-Systems Navigation:
* Engages in case finding and community outreach to bring out-of-care patients/clients who have never accessed care, or those that are lost to follow up into care services.
* Establishes and maintains external contacts on a regular basis. Facilitates weekly/regular calls to check-in, for encouragement, appointment reminders, and to reschedule missed appointments.
* Accompanies clients to medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment or social service appointments in order to improve attendance and for affiliation support.
* Helps clients to schedule medical appointments and follows up with providers to ensure that clients attend appointments - coordinating and assisting with transportation.
* Helps plan and coordinate Chronic Care Management in conjunction with medical providers.
Health Education and Care Coordination:
* Demonstrates health literacy of the field, assures treatment adherence education, and provides emotional support to clients.
* Educates and assists clients in knowing what materials to bring or questions to ask in order to facilitate access to needed services, such as obtaining and identification (ID) card for housing application, health insurance, or application for other social support services.
* Walks clients through initial appointments for medical care or other social services in order to ensure that clients have a clear understanding of initial steps that need to be taken to obtain appropriate services.
* Promotes effective resource utilization with the multidisciplinary team.
* Identify beneficial local resources and keeping track of patient's referrals and assisting with keeping appointments.
* Promotes the program within HJAHC and other health care organizations that feed and draw from HJAHC.
* Participates in staff training sessions and other meetings as required by the agency.
Documentation, Compliance and Quality Assurance:
* Assists in the collection of outcome data.
* Maintains timely, accurate, legible and clear chart documentation according to agency requirements.
* Maintains record keeping requirements and assists with chart reviews for Q/A purposes as requested.
* Works with data resources and health information products to drive productivity and quality improvement.
Safety:
* Follows universal precautions according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
* Understands and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System
* Understands and performs assigned role in agency's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned by [Reports to Position]. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree a plus. Associates degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
* One year of related experience working in programs with at risk populations and performing outreach is required.
LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
* Additional requirements such as certifications, industry-specific experience and the experience working with certain equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER (KSAO's)
* Working knowledge of social determinants and impact on health outcomes is preferred
* Knowledge of regional community resources/services is important.
* Computer knowledge should include Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Bilingual (English-Spanish/English-Creole) preferred.
* Good communication, problem solving, team work and organizational skills are required in order to engage participants.
* Ability to work with multicultural and diverse population is required.
* Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to travel locally and work flexible hours.
* Must have a passion about working to improve the health and quality of life of the population.
* Demonstrates consistent effort to maintain sound working relationships with staff.
* Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation in relation to workplace manpower and staffing needs by rotating on an emergent basis and providing assistance, as needed.
* Consistently utilizes appropriate lines of authority, as needed.
PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials.
$34k-41k yearly est. 22d ago
HouseCalls Community Liaison (Hudson / Bergen / Essex / Morris County, NJ)
Ennoble Care
Community health worker job in Hackettstown, NJ
Job Description
About Us
Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider with patients in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, Virginia, Oklahoma, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Ennoble Care's clinicians go to the home of the patient, providing continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility. Ennoble Care offers a variety of programs including, remote patient monitoring, behavioral health management, and chronic care management, to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care by a team they know and trust. We seek individuals who are driven to make a difference and embody our motto, "To Care is an Honor." Join Ennoble Care today!
Ennoble Care is seeking a Full-time, preferred experienced House Calls Community Liaison for our Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Morris County, NJ regions! The House Calls Community Liaison will be responsible for interaction in the community and promoting company services.
Responsibilities:
Analyze the potential of the company's service area to determine target markets.
Visit Doctor' offices, hospitals, Assisted Living facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities and other possible sources of referrals to present Agency credentials and obtain patient referrals.
Analyze the company's organization to determine its strengths and weaknesses.
Analyze past and current marketing data.
Complete an analysis of the company's "product" line.
Analyze patient/company relationships.
Develop sales/marketing objectives and sales projections.
Develop a marketing plan, identifying priorities and sets a reasonable timetable.
Implement marketing plan staying within established timetable.
Review and evaluate the analyses and plan on an established basis.
Attend IDG meetings, as appropriate.
Assist office staff as needed with going to updates, etc.
Provide community outreach and education.
Job Qualifications
At least 3 years experience in marketing, nursing or social work interacting with health agencies/professionals.
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
Base Salary: $50,000 - $95,000, Plus: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Bonuses
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Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
Paid Time Off
Paid Office Holidays
All employees qualify for these benefits:
Paid Sick Time
401(k) with up to 3% company match
Referral Program
Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!
Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against
protected characteristics including but not limited to - race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national
origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.
$50k-95k yearly 29d ago
Community Outreach & Referral Specialist
TGG Accounting
Community health worker job in Annandale, NJ
(Behavioral Health | Field-Based + Office)
60K + Referral Bonuses (extra $10-15K)
About the Role
This is a relationship-driven, community-facing role supporting a growing behavioral health organization. The Community Outreach & Referral Specialist serves as a trusted connector between local hospitals, schools, crisis centers, and families seeking care. This position combines consistent in-person outreach with inbound referral support and requires professionalism, empathy, and reliability.
You'll work closely with a Business Development Lead and an internal clinical/administrative team, gradually taking ownership of a defined territory and helping expand referral partnerships through face-to-face relationship building.
What You'll Do
Conduct 20-25 in-person outreach visits per week to community partners including hospitals, schools, crisis centers, and related organizations within a ~50-minute radius
Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical staff, counselors, referral coordinators, and community leaders
Represent the organization professionally at all times, confident communication, and trustworthy demeanor
Follow an established outreach plan and territory assignments while identifying new partnership opportunities over time
Convert outreach efforts into referrals and track activity tied to commission/bonus potential
Receive inbound referral calls, gather critical information, and support families through next steps with empathy and clarity
Balance time between field outreach, onsite presence, and referral coordination (field time is a priority)
Document outreach visits, conversations, referrals, and conversion outcomes accurately
Collaborate closely with business development leadership and internal clinical teams
Attend required meetings, trainings, and occasional weekend events (weekday flex provided)
Demonstrate consistency, follow-through, and long-term commitment to the role and territory
What Makes This Role Challenging
Maintaining a high weekly volume of in-person outreach
Building trust with hospitals, schools, and crisis partners from the ground up
Managing emotional conversations with families during crisis situations
Balancing independence in the field with internal collaboration
Growing into territory ownership while working under a developing BD structure
Required Experience & Skills
1-3 years
of experience in outreach, community relations, admissions, marketing, referrals, or a related field
Comfort with field-based work and managing a weekly outreach schedule
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to build trust quickly with professionals and families
Organized, reliable, and able to document activity accurately
Comfortable using basic CRM or outreach-tracking tools
Able to work independently while staying aligned with team goals
Nice to Have
Behavioral health, rehab, or healthcare experience
Existing relationships with hospitals, schools, or community organizations
Admissions or referral workflow familiarity
Prior field-based sales, outreach, or community engagement experience
Natural networker who enjoys being out in the community
$47k-73k yearly est. 18d ago
Community Liaison
Healingus Centers
Community health worker job in Freehold, NJ
Job Description
HealingUS Centers is looking for a dynamic and proactive Community Liaison to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and other service providers to enhance awareness and access to our mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Acting as the primary point of contact for community partners, organizations, and agencies.
Developing and implementing outreach strategies to connect with various community groups and promote our services.
Conducting presentations and informational sessions to educate the community about mental health and substance use issues.
Facilitating communication between clients, families, and external organizations to ensure coordinated care.
Identifying and addressing community needs by collaborating with local agencies.
Participating in community events, health fairs, and workshops to enhance visibility and engagement.
Gathering feedback from the community to improve services and outreach efforts.
Maintaining accurate records of outreach activities and assessing the effectiveness of programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and establish partnerships within the community.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues is a plus.
- Flexible and able to work evenings or weekends as needed for community events.
Benefits
Health, dental and vision 100% covered
401k
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Coverage
$40k-60k yearly est. 17d ago
ANTICIPATED - School and Community Liaison Officer
Freehold Regional High School District 4.5
Community health worker job in Englishtown, NJ
ANTICIPATED - School and Community Liaison Officer JobID: 2205 Security/School & Community Liaison Officer Additional Information: Show/Hide ANTICIPATED - School and Community Liaison Officer Minimum of a High School Diploma required. Familiarity with the communities served by the district and the causes of student absenteeism as well as methods of intervention and remediation. Thorough knowledge of the provisions of the New Jersey statutes pertaining to promoting a positive school culture. Effective telephone, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Salary - Step 1 - $42,640.00 - prorated per annum based on start date
* Health Benefits
* Sick and Personal Days
Interested staff members must apply online at **************
$42.6k yearly 12d ago
Community Support Worker
JEVS Human Services
Community health worker job in Robbinsville, NJ
Job Description JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity as a community-based Community Support Counselor. The Independence Network is a community of individuals who live independently in Robbinsville. Each member works with staff to set goals and identify interests and needs. Supports are tailored and delivered to help people pursue their goals. Learn more about this amazing program here! This opportunity is community based and located in Robbinsville, NJ.
This is a part-time, 15 hours/week role.
In this role, you will work to provide extra support and help to the members of the Independence Network community.
Job Overview:
Develop a rapport with assigned individuals and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
Contribute to plans that support individuals to pursue their goals and dreams
Teach independent living skills and develop strategies the individual can rely on to continue to grow in their independence
Provide guidance and mentoring to support social skills
Coach individual(s) to establish volunteer opportunities or paid employment
Assist individuals to engage in community activities that match their interests
Some of what we offer:
Flexible work schedule: create your own schedule based on the needs of your case load. Working another job or currently in school? Looking to work around your personal schedule? This job could be for you!
Collaborative environment: work to support a community of individuals to learn, experience and achieve their life's goals
Variety: every day in this role is different! Spend time working with members in their home and in the community
Excellent life-long experience: get valuable experience working with members and running groups; a great way to move ahead in your career in social services!
Skills & Requirements:
Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities preferred
Valid driver's license required
Some college coursework preferred
What's in it for you:
401(k), with company match
Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
Ample paid vacation and sick time
10-12 paid holidays per year
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
Annual holiday party and office outings
Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
Dress-down Fridays
Employee referral bonus
Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses
The base pay for this position is $17.00 hourly. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
For more information about what it's like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at ******************************************
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact
your
recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.
JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
$17 hourly 15d ago
Now Hiring DSPs -Community Support | Holland PA - Levittown 19057
General Accounts
Community health worker job in Levittown, PA
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Support
Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Pay Rate: $18-$20/hr (based on experience)
About the Role:
We're seeking a caring, patient, and reliable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one community support to a bright, curious young man who enjoys technology, learning new things, and staying active in his community.
He loves visiting the library, going for walks at the waterfront, exploring the mall, enjoying ice cream and pretzels, and participating in Special Olympics activities like basketball, tennis, and track. You'll play a key role in helping him build independence, confidence, and social skills while supporting him through daily routines and community engagement.
What You'll Do:
Provide individualized community support guided by his approved ISP.
Support communication, social, and coping skill development through positive reinforcement.
Offer structure and gentle redirection during moments of frustration or distraction.
Encourage participation in activities such as technology projects, walks, reading, and volunteer opportunities.
Model appropriate social boundaries and foster independence in daily routines.
Ensure safety in community settings (traffic awareness, public interactions, emergency preparedness).
Document progress and collaborate closely with family and the clinical support team.
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
Experience supporting individuals with Autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Calm, observant, and confident in providing patient redirection and emotional support.
Dependable and compassionate with strong communication skills.
Comfortable following behavioral support plans with structure and empathy.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
High school diploma or GED required; Human Services background preferred.
Schedule:
Coverage needed for 30 hours per week - Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Why Join Us:
Make a lasting impact by helping someone achieve personal growth and independence.
Supportive team environment with consistent training and guidance.
Flexible scheduling and meaningful, rewarding work.
If you're passionate about helping others live active, purposeful lives - and enjoy supporting someone who loves technology, learning, and exploring the community - apply today and be part of something meaningful! Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
$18-20 hourly Auto-Apply 56d ago
Now Hiring DSPs Community Support | Holland PA - Fairless Hills
Effraim Home Care Agency LLC
Community health worker job in Fairless Hills, PA
Job DescriptionDirect Support Professional (DSP) Community Support
Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Pay Rate: $18$20/hr (based on experience)
About the Role:
Were seeking a caring, patient, and reliable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one community support to a bright, curious young man who enjoys technology, learning new things, and staying active in his community.
He loves visiting the library, going for walks at the waterfront, exploring the mall, enjoying ice cream and pretzels, and participating in Special Olympics activities like basketball, tennis, and track. Youll play a key role in helping him build independence, confidence, and social skills while supporting him through daily routines and community engagement.
What Youll Do:
Provide individualized community support guided by his approved ISP.
Support communication, social, and coping skill development through positive reinforcement.
Offer structure and gentle redirection during moments of frustration or distraction.
Encourage participation in activities such as technology projects, walks, reading, and volunteer opportunities.
Model appropriate social boundaries and foster independence in daily routines.
Ensure safety in community settings (traffic awareness, public interactions, emergency preparedness).
Document progress and collaborate closely with family and the clinical support team.
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
Experience supporting individuals with Autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Calm, observant, and confident in providing patient redirection and emotional support.
Dependable and compassionate with strong communication skills.
Comfortable following behavioral support plans with structure and empathy.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.
High school diploma or GED required; Human Services background preferred.
Schedule:
Coverage needed for 30 hours per week Five days per week, 6-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)
Why Join Us:
Make a lasting impact by helping someone achieve personal growth and independence.
Supportive team environment with consistent training and guidance.
Flexible scheduling and meaningful, rewarding work.
If youre passionate about helping others live active, purposeful lives and enjoy supporting someone who loves technology, learning, and exploring the community apply today and be part of something meaningful!
$18 hourly 28d ago
Community Health Worker - ScreenNJ Grant
Henry J Austin Health Center 4.1
Community health worker job in Trenton, NJ
Job Description CommunityHealthWorker - ScreenNJ MAJOR FUNCTION The CommunityHealthWorker is responsible for providing emotional, educational and overall support for clients who are experiencing multiple social determinants that are creating significant barriers to access and retention in care. This person is responsible to engage, inform, support and empower those who are eligible for any services provided by the Henry J Austin Health Center (HJAHC) and the community at large.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Outreach and Health-Systems Navigation:
Engages in case finding and community outreach to bring out-of-care patients/clients who have never accessed care, or those that are lost to follow up into care services.
Establishes and maintains external contacts on a regular basis. Facilitates weekly/regular calls to check-in, for encouragement, appointment reminders, and to reschedule missed appointments.
Accompanies clients to medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment or social service appointments in order to improve attendance and for affiliation support.
Helps clients to schedule medical appointments and follows up with providers to ensure that clients attend appointments - coordinating and assisting with transportation.
Helps plan and coordinate Chronic Care Management in conjunction with medical providers.
Health Education and Care Coordination:
Demonstrates health literacy of the field, assures treatment adherence education, and provides emotional support to clients.
Educates and assists clients in knowing what materials to bring or questions to ask in order to facilitate access to needed services, such as obtaining and identification (ID) card for housing application, health insurance, or application for other social support services.
Walks clients through initial appointments for medical care or other social services in order to ensure that clients have a clear understanding of initial steps that need to be taken to obtain appropriate services.
Promotes effective resource utilization with the multidisciplinary team.
Identify beneficial local resources and keeping track of patient's referrals and assisting with keeping appointments.
Promotes the program within HJAHC and other health care organizations that feed and draw from HJAHC.
Participates in staff training sessions and other meetings as required by the agency.
Documentation, Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Assists in the collection of outcome data.
Maintains timely, accurate, legible and clear chart documentation according to agency requirements.
Maintains record keeping requirements and assists with chart reviews for Q/A purposes as requested.
Works with data resources and health information products to drive productivity and quality improvement.
Safety:
Follows universal precautions according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Understands and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System
Understands and performs assigned role in agency's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned by [Reports to Position]. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree a plus. Associates degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
One year of related experience working in programs with at risk populations and performing outreach is required.
LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Additional requirements such as certifications, industry-specific experience and the experience working with certain equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER (KSAO's)
Working knowledge of social determinants and impact on health outcomes is preferred
Knowledge of regional community resources/services is important.
Computer knowledge should include Microsoft Word and Excel.
Bilingual (English-Spanish/English-Creole) preferred.
Good communication, problem solving, team work and organizational skills are required in order to engage participants.
Ability to work with multicultural and diverse population is required.
Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to travel locally and work flexible hours.
Must have a passion about working to improve the health and quality of life of the population.
Demonstrates consistent effort to maintain sound working relationships with staff.
Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation in relation to workplace manpower and staffing needs by rotating on an emergent basis and providing assistance, as needed.
Consistently utilizes appropriate lines of authority, as needed.
PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials.
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How much does a community health worker earn in Somerville, NJ?
The average community health worker in Somerville, NJ earns between $28,000 and $61,000 annually. This compares to the national average community health worker range of $27,000 to $49,000.
Average community health worker salary in Somerville, NJ