Community Health Worker

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Job Title: Community Health Worker

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

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.

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

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 Hudson 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 Jersey 

Requirements: 

• 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 States 

Education/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). 

Additional Information:

• Base Pay: $22.60

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses

Acenda Integrated Health 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/Program

Rural Health Connect-South Jersey (RHC-SJ)