Maternal Community Health Worker

Job Title: Community Health Worker

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project

Req #: 0000234840

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 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:

The Maternal Community Health Worker will primarily be maintaining a presence in the hospital and the community with patients to promote, motivate and improve healthy living. Our Maternal CHWs serve as a vital link between pregnant women, families, and healthcare providers. The program focuses on preventive healthcare, emphasizing access to essential services during pregnancy and postpartum.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Day
• Working Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr- Newark, NJ
• Local travel required inclusive of local churches, homeless shelters, and members residence

Essential Functions:

• Meet patients in a hospital and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool

• Schedule weekly follow-up calls to patients

• Assist 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 Primary Care Physicians and/or Specialists

• Help patients access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, transportation

• Maintain relationships with the Community Based Organizations

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.