Community Health & Outreach Specialist

We're Hiring: Community Health & Outreach Specialist!

Make a Real Impact. Build Community. Change Lives.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Community Health Center (CHC) provides comprehensive, community-based preventive and primary care services for New Jersey residents of all ages across four convenient locations. From annual check-ups and immunizations to mental health counseling and prenatal care, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care to every member of the community.

Position Summary:

If you’re passionate about helping people, love being out in the community, and want a role where every day feels meaningful, this is your chance to shine. As a Community Health & Outreach Specialist, you’ll connect individuals and families to essential care and resources while building strong relationships across Monmouth County. You’ll represent our four CHC sites at community events, support patients in accessing services, and bring fresh ideas to our outreach efforts — all while working with a mission‑driven, supportive team. This part-time position requires flexibility for occasional evening and weekend shifts. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, adaptable, and excited to represent the organization in creative and community‑focused ways.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be a community connector at events, schools, and local organizations.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping people access essential healthcare.
• Enjoy variety with outreach, patient support, partnerships, and more.
  
  
  

Build your career with opportunities to take on new responsibilities, expand your expertise, and grow within a mission‑driven organization.

What You’ll Do

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Build relationships with community partners, local organizations, and residents.
• Participate in and help plan health fairs, screenings, community events, and coalition activities.
• Provide direct outreach to targeted populations and connect individuals to VNACJ CHC for primary and dental care.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts by creating promotional materials (flyers, social media graphics, etc.) in Canva and promoting events across social media and the organization’s website.
  
  
  

Patient Support & Navigation

• Assist patients with eligibility, enrollment, and understanding health insurance and community resources.
• Enroll families in Children and Family Health Institute programs and make referrals to community‑based services.
• Collaborate with transportation providers, counselors, translators, and other service partners to reduce barriers to care.
  
  
  

Team Collaboration & Cross‑Training

• Provide backup support to front desk, call center, and patient navigation teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting for grant requirements.
• Promote a positive, safe, and efficient environment by following VNACJ CHC policies and procedures.
• Support a mission‑driven culture centered on strong relationships with patients, colleagues, and the community.
  
  
  

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in health education or social work preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• 2–3 years of community outreach or related experience
• Strong computer skills and comfort learning new systems
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of health insurance programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace) preferred
• Familiarity with community health centers, human services, or immigration‑related services is a plus
• Ability to complete the NJ Department of Health Community Health Worker Training (or equivalent) within the first 6 months of employment
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate with patients and staff to meet deadlines
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a registered, reliable vehicle
  
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Business office environment within a fast-paced healthcare center with heavy customer service, phone, and computer use. Requires travel to all site locations. Occasional exposure to weather and temperature extremes.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Community Health & Outreach Specialist’s position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $35,000.0 to USD $60,000.00. When determining an offer, VNACJ CHC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNACJ CHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.