Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker RWJBarnabas Health vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement United States, Jersey, Jersey City 355 Grand Street (Show on map) Apr 03, 2026 Community Health Worker Req #: 0000242685

Category:

Social Work /

Community Health Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Facility:

RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services Department:

RWJBH Community Health Project Pay Range:

$20.96 - $29.60 per hour

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Job Title:

Community Health Worker Location:

Jersey City Medical Center Department Name:

RWJBH Community Health Project Req #: 0000242685

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$20.96 - $29.60 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Community Health Worker will primarily maintaining a presence in the community with patients to promote, motivate and improve healthy living. The CHW will assist patients in utilizing resources and accessing services to overcome barriers in order to meet their health goals.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Spanish speaking preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-Time, Day

Working Location:

JCMC- Jersey City, NJ Essential Functions:

Meet patients in a clinic, hospital, ER, and where patients are located and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool. Schedule weekly follow-up calls and home visits to patients. Help patients with social issues like homelessness, substance abuse, hunger, transportation, and many other social issues that are impacting the members lives. Assist patients with organizing their records, making follow-up appointments with a Primary Care Physicians or Specialists. Help patients with the tasks of getting medical care, and work on health goals by helping to plan healthy meals or finding time to exercise. Help patient s access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, transportation. Maintain relationship with the Community Based Organization. Able to travel and meet the members where they at; may include local Churches, homeless shelter, and members residence. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer