Community Health Worker - HWHF

　　Pennsauken, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2500+McClellan+Ave+Pennsauken+NJ+USA+08109)

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Description

　　Salary Range - $39,000 - $41,000

　　The Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative (The Cooperative) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey. For over 40 years the Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders.

　　The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

　　The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:

　　Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Care Benefits

　　Free AAA Basic Membership

　　Generous Paid Time Off

　　10 Paid Holidays

　　Staff Development

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Flexible Spending Account

　　Dependent Care Account

　　401K – SNJPC contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary

　　Our biggest perk“Summer Flex” and Hybrid Work Schedule

　　The Community Health Worker is responsible for conducting targeted community outreach activities to provide a source of enhanced social support and create a bridge between under-served and hard-to-reach populations and formal providers of health, social and other community services. This individual participates in community and educational activities to support the mission and goals of the Healthy Women Healthy Families Project.

　　Requirements

　　Participates in community meetings, events, and health fairs linking high-risk families to Central Intake for further referral. * Works closely with Referral Specialists. * Provides health education to teach individuals how to make good health decisions, incorporate healthy habits/activities, and avoid harmful behaviors. * Promotes health insurance/Medicaid enrollment. * Provides case management to women who are not eligible for referral to home visiting programs and are in need of support and services. * Networks with community partners in public health clinics, schools, colleges, hospitals, community centers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to increase referrals into Central Intake; assists with dissemination of HWHF materials in community through daily outreach. * Ensures confidentiality of all client information. * Participates in ongoing training sessions, conferences, and seminars. * Completes all documentation in SPECT system to collect data, and track daily activities and event contacts. * Attends and participates in appropriate Project meetings and activities, and other meetings as needed. * Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Essential Functions:

　　Minimum requirement of high school diploma with two years of experience in MCH, other health or social related field, and/or Associate’s Degree

　　Valid driver’s license, current insurance policy and car

　　Knowledge of community resources

　　Effective oral communication skills

　　Ability to keep accurate records

　　Ability to work well with a variety of people and in a team fashion

　　Knowledge of communities they are serving preferred

　　Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others

　　Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone

　　Must be able to operate a motor vehicle

　　Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

　　Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Work Environment:

　　Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions. Works a flexible schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours.