Community Health Worker-GNHCC
Full Time
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Posted
Job description
Overview:
The vision of Greater Newark Health Care Coalition (GNHCC) is for all residents of Newark, East Orange, and Irvington to have a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. GNHCC is also one of four not-for-profit regional
health hubs (RHHs) in New Jersey working with both clinical and social service providers to improve patient care and outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries. In furtherance of this vision, and role as an RHH, GNHCC plays four key roles:
convenes community stakeholders, collects and analyzes data, pilots programs, and advances advocacy and policy. GNHCC plays these roles in three areas of work: maternal & infant health, child & adolescent health, and regional
community health.
Position Summary:
Qualifications:
The vision of Greater Newark Health Care Coalition (GNHCC) is for all residents of Newark, East Orange, and Irvington to have a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. GNHCC is also one of four not-for-profit regional
health hubs (RHHs) in New Jersey working with both clinical and social service providers to improve patient care and outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries. In furtherance of this vision, and role as an RHH, GNHCC plays four key roles:
convenes community stakeholders, collects and analyzes data, pilots programs, and advances advocacy and policy. GNHCC plays these roles in three areas of work: maternal & infant health, child & adolescent health, and regional
community health.
Position Summary:
The role of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to help families overcome social and healthrelated barriers, navigate healthcare systems, connect to health and social services and supports, and provide advocacy
and support to improve health outcomes. CHWs will serve as an integrated partner of support to families and the
multidisciplinary care team; including but not limited to: at-risk preconception, prenatal and post-partum/interconception. This position is grant-funded through June 2023 but may be extended.
Responsibilities:
and support to improve health outcomes. CHWs will serve as an integrated partner of support to families and the
multidisciplinary care team; including but not limited to: at-risk preconception, prenatal and post-partum/interconception. This position is grant-funded through June 2023 but may be extended.
Conduct outreach and educational activities in targeted areas of low-income women of childbearing age (15-44) in Essex County, with focus on cities of Newark, East Orange and Irvington Provide and maintain high-level case management of a minimum of 20 clients requiring complex levels of support and resources. Establish and maintain a network with the community agencies and resources that may benefit women and
their families
their families
Conduct regular needs assessments, including assisting clients with setting goals that promote social and behavior
- Make weekly follow-up calls, community and home visits to participants
- Motivate clients to meet their health and well-being goals
- Help clients with social issues like homelessness, behavioral health, and hunger, and assist clients with organizing
- Provide education and referrals as needed for topics such as parenting and childcare resources
- Help clients fill out applications for benefits like insurance, food stamps and WIC
- Document each client encounter in detail
- Prepare reports and documents as needed or requested
- Attend regular team meetings
- Attend ongoing training and professional development as required
- Work with other CHWs in the region to optimize CHW supports
- Adhere to the GNHCC policy and procedures in professional development and conduct
- Other duties as reasonably assigned
Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a combination of education and experience
1-3 years of community health experience preferred; experience working with women’s health and knowledge of
community and maternity care resources a plus
Familiarity with the geographic area and the population to be served including high need Medicaid eligible
populations and uninsured women
Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a specific population
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including some occasional evening and weekend hours
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
1-3 years of community health experience preferred; experience working with women’s health and knowledge of
community and maternity care resources a plus
Familiarity with the geographic area and the population to be served including high need Medicaid eligible
populations and uninsured women
Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a specific population
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including some occasional evening and weekend hours
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working outdoors and indoors with client/customer contact
EEOC: VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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