Community Health Worker

Company: Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Community Health Worker is responsible for providing outreach and case management to clients and providing assistance to the delivery team (physicians, nursing staff, nutritionist, or social workers) by coordinating care and services for patients/clients in order to maximize use of available resources.This includes:

• Offering complete preventative care to those in need.
• Providing follow up phone calls and home visits to patients and their families to help teach and train in areas of health logistics, health behavior modification and other life and health skills to manage their health.
• Working under the supervision of a Nurse, Case Manager, nutritionist, DSRIP Project Manager, or Social Worker.Requirements:
  • Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Health/Social Services experience or
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focus on customer service.
  • Valid NJ driver's license.
  • Case management experience preferred.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a specific population.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Strong organizational, case management and interpersonal skills.
  • Bilingual preferred.Grade 111
    
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