Community Health Worker - Full-Time, Elizabeth, NJ Job at 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ

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  • 235 Williamson Street
  • Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Community Health Worker

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: NSG Grant-Transitional Care

Req #: 0000206171

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.21 - $17.21 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:

Community Health Worker is an individual who is competent to perform assigned functions of non-medical care to the client in their residence.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma or GED preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Days to work
  • FT

Essential Functions:

  • Meet patients recently discharged in their home 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, making follow-up appointments with a Primary Care Physicians or Specialists.
  • Help patients with the tasks of getting medical care, and work on health goals by helping to plan or prepare healthy meals or finding time to exercise.
  • Guide patients with grooming , dressing, taking medications, and housekeeping,
  • Help patient s access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, transportation.
  • Maintain relationship with the Community Based Organization.
  • Able to travel and meet the members where they are; may include local Churches, homeless shelter, and members residence.
  • Must have an empathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly to deliver services in accordance with our mission and vison.
  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not 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 and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Community and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
  • .and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • 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!


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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