Community Health Worker

St. Joseph Health

New Jersey, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Community Health, Community and Social Services, Healthcare Providers
LOCATION
New Jersey, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Community Health Worker is a member of the community trained to provide education and advocacy to individuals and to the community. The worker should be someone knowledgeable of the community culture and languages spoken with a goal of providing accurate health based information geared towards reducing identified health disparities. Ensure information on community services is made available to individuals. Client outreach can occur in clinics, public venues, and clients' home, and referrals to the Community Health Worker can come from health care providers, care managers, and navigators. The plan for the Community Worker is developed in conjunction with the referral and based on evidenced based practices.

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St. Joseph Health