Community Health Worker

Responsibilities

• Conducting phone, internet and in-person outreach and education to engage clients for services.
• Maintaining a caseload of clients for whom they will provide case management for a period of up to two years or terminating upon self-discharge by the client.
• Leading group activities and workshops
• Providing community-based supportive services
• Aiding all eligible clients in successfully completing the enrollment process in programs such as NJ FamilyCare and Medicaid
• Cross-training and working closely with the CNJ Specialists in order to maintain thorough and accurate knowledge of community resources for client referrals.
• Establishing regular contact with clients and keeping detailed records of all client interactions.
• Aiding clients in scheduling healthcare appointments and coordinating assistance such as transportation and childcare.
• Coordinating access to needed supports such as job training, education, parenting classes, counseling, legal assistance, group support programs, food pantry, diapers and infant care items, both within and external to the host agency.
• Cross-training to lead group support programs such as support groups, health education, parenting classes, anger management, stress management, budgeting, etc.
• Participating in weekly team meetings with supervisory staff including the Executive Director.
• Other tasks as needed.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Valid drivers license

Benefits

Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Salary for this position is $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.

Description

Project Self-Sufficiency is a community-based non-profit agency which helps low-income families in northwestern New Jersey to achieve economic self-sufficiency and family stability.

Contact Information

Name : [Name]

Description : [Description]

Type : Direct Employer

Address : 127 Mill Street
Newton, NJ 07860

Online :

Email : [Email]

Apply by mail : Attn: Deborah Berry-Toon
127 Mill Street
Newton, NJ 07860

By Phone : Call Deborah Berry-Toon at 973-940-3500

By Fax : Fax to 973-940-3501
Attn : Deborah Berry-Toon

Job Posting Entered On : 1/23/2026

Job Posting Expires On : 12/22/2026