Fulltime - 40 hours a week Salary - $45,000 The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey. For over 40 years The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region's health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders.The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:* Medical, Dental, Life Insurance* Id Theft & Legal Services* Pet Insurance* Critical Illness and Accident Plan* Free AAA Basic Membership* Generous Paid Time Off* 10 Paid Holidays* Staff Development* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Assistance Program* Flexible Spending Account* Dependent Care Account* 401K - SNJPC contributes 4% after one year of work anniversaryOur biggest perk Summer Flex and Hybrid Work Schedule The Community Health Worker is responsible for conducting targeted community outreach activities to provide a source of enhanced social support and create a bridge between under-served and hard-to-reach populations and formal providers of health, social and other community services. This individual participates in community and educational activities to support the mission and goals of the Healthy Women Healthy Families Project.Requirements* Participates in community meetings, events, and health fairs linking high-risk families to Central Intake for further referral. * Works closely with Referral Specialists. * Provides health education to teach individuals how to make good health decisions, incorporate healthy habits/activities, and avoid harmful behaviors. * Promotes health insurance/Medicaid enrollment. * Provides case management to women who are not eligible for referral to home visiting programs and are in need of support and services. * Networks with community partners in public health clinics, schools, colleges, hospitals, community centers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to increase referrals into Central Intake; assists with dissemination of HWHF materials in community through daily outreach. * Ensures confidentiality of all client information. * Participates in ongoing training sessions, conferences, and seminars. * Completes all documentation in SPECT system to collect data, and track daily activities and event contacts. * Attends and participates in appropriate Project meetings and activities, and other meetings as needed. * Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Essential Functions:
- Minimum requirement of high school diploma with two years of experience in MCH, other health or social related field, and/or Associate's Degree
- Valid driver's license, current insurance policy and car
- Knowledge of community resources
- Effective oral communication skills
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Ability to work well with a variety of people and in a team fashion
- Knowledge of communities they are serving preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others
- Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
- Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions. Works a flexible schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours.