Community Health Worker-Center For Healthy Brain And Dementia (Physician Practice)

Overview

How have YOU impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

 

The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides support for the Hackensack University Medical Center (HackensackUMC), Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health, a program seeking to provide comprehensive, patient centered coordinated care for dementia and memory disorders in NJ. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will primarily work with the community , attend various events, conduct memory screens and help the community with services to meet health-related social needs. The Community Health Worker (CHW) is expected to work directly with providers and patients in the community as the need arises.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Community Health Worker at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Work with patients in the community, clinical setting and their homes to identify social determinants needs affecting their overall health and memory care needs.
• Act as a liaison between Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health, primary care providers, and community resources on behalf of patients to ensure patient-centered coordination of care. Participate in community based organization team meetings and maintain relationships with the goal of encouraging and facilitating access to community resources.
• Helping individuals, families, groups and communities gain access to resources, including health insurance, food, housing, quality care and health information
• Helping people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well being. Delivering health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts. Linking people to health care/social service resources and advocating for local health needs
• Educate patients on the proper use of medical services and provide them information regarding effective medical management of dementia and self-care. Assists patients in understanding care plans and instructions. Motivates patients/clients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall wellbeing.
• Screens potential study participants and assists them in determining eligibility for recruitment into clinical studies or other forms of assistance.
• Enrolls participants and measures program participant engagement and satisfaction. 
• Assists clients in accessing health related services, including but not limited to: obtaining a medical home, providing instruction on appropriate use of the medical home, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social services.
• Administer patient surveys, data entry, tracking, scheduling, and monitoring of patient appointments.
• Facilitates communication and coordinate services between providers and the clients/patients.
• Travels to community locations, various agencies, client homes, and other outreach destinations.
• Creates and nurtures partnerships with hospital staff, medical office staff and local service organizations to broaden support services for patients.
• Attend relevant training as necessary to maintain professional knowledge.
• Adheres to HUMCs guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of patient sensitive information.
• May work non-traditional hours based on operational needs and to meet the needs of the community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a related field or area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Requires the ability to travel to multiple office locations; personal vehicle and automobile that is insured
• Demonstrates ability to carefully set priorities, meet deadlines, and schedule time efficiently.
• Ability to accurately type and effectively operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of multi-system outreach programs related to health care delivery, clinical education, and health-related services.
• Ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and care coordinators over the telephone.
• Ability to work well and maintain professionalism under occasional times of stress and pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrates ability to work with other people through a cooperative effort.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, and the community.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 years of relevant work experience in the non-profit, government, human services, and health care field strongly preferred.
• Spanish Fluency highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state. 

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!  

Employment Type: FULL_TIME