Community Health Worker, Mobile Farmer's Market
Community Health Worker, Mobile Farmer's Market
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Voorhees - 100 Bowman DriveRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Schedule:
Monday Friday 7:30am 4:00pm with the opportunity to work Saturday events.
Summary:
The Community Health Worker will support the Mobile Farmers Market. This position is hands-on and community focused - delivering fresh food directly to neighborhoods. The ideal candidate is adaptable kind comfortable engaging with members of the community actively involved in moving inventory and working outdoors in all types of weather. They should be ready to roll up their sleeves and work closely with the current mobile unit collaborative team.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) strives to improve access to care and patient health by providing outreach that aides in alleviating barriers through advocacy resource navigation and connections to social supports. The CHW focuses on bridging the gap between diverse communities and Virtua Health by fostering relationships developing trust and providing resources to improve the overall wellbeing of the community.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop relationships conduct preventative health screenings provide health-related education and resource information to members of the community.
Educate and/or enroll patients and/or community members to needed programs and services track appointments and provide follow-up for missed appointments and opportunities complete data as needed.
General clerical duties inventory/order of supplies attend resource events and display set up
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
Demonstrated interest in community social justice public health and/or local economies. Must display ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds abilities opinions and perceptions and demonstrate the ability to treat all people with equity and respect. Able to work independently and interdependently with other staff and volunteers.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of community resources preferred.
Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic team atmosphere.
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
Required Education:
High School Diploma
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Certifications per hiring department requirements (ie: ServSafe Certification)
May require a valid Drivers License based on specific hiring program.
Hourly Rate: $21.21 - $31.81 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to: medical/prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information click here.
Employment Type
Full-Time
