Community Health Worker (Temporary), Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford /Cumberland County, NJ)

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Director/Co-director to support mobile health unit operations and outreach, including scheduling and deployment in rural communities of Cumberland County.
• Conduct outreach to engage residents of Cumberland County with or at risk for chronic health conditions.
• Provide health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions.
• Participate in specialized events for veterans.
• Provide education on nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease self-management, disease prevention, and overall wellness during mobile outreach.
• Facilitate patient navigation and care coordination to SUD treatment, health care clinics, preventive screenings, and mental health services.
• Schedule appointments, arrange transportation, and assist with referrals to insurance enrollment.
• Screen for social determinants of health and provide referrals to food pantries, social services, housing, utilities assistance, legal services, and other support.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of outreach contacts, appointments, and services offered using electronic records.
• Participate in data collection for evaluation of the project.
• Aid in maintaining supplies on the mobile health unit and developing a welcoming environment on the unit for Cumberland County residents.
• Provide nutritional assessments and assist in the implementation of innovative nutritional interventions to support healthy eating.
• Work with members of the Rural Health Service Corps of medical students who will assist in screening residents for chronic diseases.
• Participate in all training required for the grant.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Understand and adhere to Rowan-Virtua SOM compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all federal, state, and Rowan University regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Requirements

• Completed training as a community health worker or in a related discipline.
• Previous experience in community outreach, health education, and peer support is highly desired.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits.
• Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro.