What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Outreach Specialist - NJEDA FeedNJ Grant - FULL TIME SALEM CTY IMC position at Inspira Health Network?
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Community Health Workers (CHWs) help patients address the social, medical and community problems that lead to poor health. The goal is to help patients deal with the ‘real life’ issues that keep them from staying healthy, help with the tasks of getting medical care, and work on health goals by doing things like planning healthy meals or finding time to exercise.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- High school or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Prior experience as an outreach worker preferred.
- The Community Health Worker will complete required Community Health Worker training within one year of hire
Certifications/ Licensure:
- Valid NJ Driver's License and Proof of Valid Vehicle Insurance required.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Long-time resident or high familiarity of the community CHW will be working with which includes good knowledge of the resources of the community.
- Must be comfortable meeting with members in home and/or community settings.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to exercise judgment in the application of professional services.
- Comfortable with computer data entry and possess good data entry skills.
Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)
LiftingFStandingFSittingF
Lifting 20-50lbsOClimbingNKneelingO
Lifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingO
CarryingFHearingCWalkingF
PushingOTalkingCVisionC
Environmental Conditions:
NoiseOVaried TemperaturesFCleaning AgentsO
Noxious odorsNPatient ExposureFOperative EquipmentN
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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?>At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.
Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.
Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.