MAJOR FUNCTION : Community Health Workers (CHWs) are people who come from the communities they serve. CHWs act as caring neighbors to 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:
A. Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, or relevant field required
B. Experience: Prior experience as an outreach worker preferred. Long-time resident of community with good knowledge of the resources of the community. Must be comfortable with making home visits. Excellent 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.
C. Certification/Licensure: Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
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.
