Acenda Health
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Community Health Worker - Cumberland County
Location:
Glassboro, NJ
Description:
If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as anTemporaryThe Public Health Institute is recruiting for a Community Health Worker in Cumberland County, New Jersey. This is a Full-Time Temporary position. Job summary: The CHW will help address social determinants and increase COVID-19 literacy with an emphasis in understanding public health measures and the importance of COVID-19 testing, vaccination, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza in protecting families and communities in the designated counties assigned for this position.Key Responsibilities: * Work with CHW Program Supervisor and Local Health Department (LHD) to perform outreach activities and help to formulate strategies in order to communicate information about COVID-19 and health/social issues to migrants/seasonal workers and immigrants in Cumberland County * Conduct phone and in person interviews and informational sessions with migrant/seasonal workers and immigrant community members * Assist in conducting direct outreach to migrant/seasonal workers and immigrant communities, local churches and other organizations that serve the immigrant population * Help to organize and host virtual and in-person community forums on COVID-19 and social determinants of health, risk factors and protective factors * Help the supervisor develop and share outreach and information materials with local communities and on social media * Meet regularly with the CHW Project Supervisor and attend meetings with Local Public Health designated staff, when applicable * Document all interviews/information sharing contacts in project database to create an ongoing record of each case and provide detailed information for monthly metrics reports required by grantor (Unite Us and Local Public Health Database) * Assist in the preparation of monthly narrative and statistical reports regarding outreach and client counseling efforts to be delivered to the funders * New CHW will be required to attend the New JerseyRequirements: * New Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be required to attend the New Jersey Department of Health, Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and coursework * Candidate must be fluent with proficiency in the following language(s): Spanish and English Candidate must be a resident of New Jersey. * Must have shared life experiences in the communities they serve with shared values to support as well as become an intermediary link between health/social services and the community in order to facilitate access to services and improve the quality of service delivery system. * Understand the impact of cultural diversity, cultural humility and cultural responsiveness training * Promote an environment of care, which is inclusive and respectful of every internal and external stakeholders * Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills * Decision-making, priority setting, and work delegation abilities * Administrative/Technological skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), and Outlook * Excellent knowledge of available community services and resources * Ability to work independently or in groups, meet strict deadlines, and manage or direct group activities * Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Comfortable with public speaking and facilitating events in the community * Maintain a high level of confidentiality * Excellent customer-focused interpersonal skills to interact effectively with health care practitioners, the interdisciplinary health care team, community agencies, patients, and families with diverse opinions, values, and cultural ideals * Must have a Valid NJ drivers' license and own an insured car; position requires some travel within the counties * Must be able to work legally in the United StatesEducation/Training: * High-school degree or equivalency (GED) required * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred * Prior and relevant professional experience working in the community * Internships may be substituted as work experience * Proof of completion of Community Health Workers training (New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute, IMPaCT Care or relevant certification).Equal Employment Opportunity CommitmentPHI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. Department/ProgramCC10012 Executive Leadership
Company:
Acenda Health
Posted:
June 24 on Broadbean
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