Community Health Worker at Hunterdon Health Care System – Flemington, New Jersey

Position Summary

⚬ Under the supervision of the Hunterdon New Jersey Cancer Education Project Coordinator, the Community Health Worker will provide support for cancer screening grant initiatives, including but not limited to outreach goals, client enrollment, health data entry, data reporting, and basic navigation to age-eligible uninsured, underinsured individuals, identifies and helps to reduce barriers to care, provides referrals to necessary resources, for breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer screenings services

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Community outreach

2. Case management & patient navigation

3. Identifies and reduces client barriers to care

4. Community advocate

5. Monitors client outcomes

6. Health data entry

7. Monthly reporting

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

⚬ High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

⚬ College degree in health/social service related field

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

⚬ Minimum of one year of community involvement and/or working with clients

Preferred:

⚬ Equivalent combination of health/social service education and experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

⚬ None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

⚬ Candidate must reside in New Jersey. Knowledge of community resources and medical terminology, strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking to small and large groups; proficient computer skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Valid NJ driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred:

⚬ Familiarity with Hunterdon County and surrounding communities. Experience with case management. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Comfort driving around Hunterdon and surrounding counties. Experience with Excel spread sheets, Microsoft Word, and other data management software programs, Google and Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

⚬ This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. Hunterdon medical Center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).