If you want to make a living by making a difference join Acenda as an
Counselor Non-Exempt
Job Title:Community Health Worker
About Acenda Integrated Health
Acenda Integrated Health provides 100 behavioral health programs including mental health services crisis care substance use recovery family therapy maternal and pediatric support and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits work-life balance professional development and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children Youth and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.
Job Overview
The CommunityHealthWorker is part of Rural Health Connect South Jersey (RHCSJ)a community-based prevention programwith the goal ofidentifyingand engagingunisuredand underinsured rural residents of Atlantic Cape May Cumberland and Salem Counties. The RHCSJ team will conduct health screenings and connect individuals and families topreventative physical health behavioralhealthand family support services. Through community outreach and engagement the program intends to improve early identification of health risks throughscreeningsincrease access toservicesand reduce unmethealthneeds among this population.
As an integrated healthorganizationAcendavalues the use of evidence-based practice or EBPs.
KeyResponsibilities:
Assistin conducting direct outreach and presenting program services to rural communities local churches and other organizations that serve rural areasin Atlantic Cape May Cumberland and Salem Counties.
Identifyengageand connect withuninsured and underinsured individuals and familiestoconduct health screeningsusingCommCareplatform.
Provide resources and linkages to those uninsured and underinsured individuals and families who have physicalbehavioraland social health needs.
Help to organize and host community forums onpreventative healthcaresocial determinants of health risk factorsandprotective factors
Complete required client documentation and follow upswithin definedtimeframes
Work collaboratively with Community Care Partnersand external stakeholders to expand resources available to community members.
Meet regularly with the CHW Project Supervisor and attend meetings with Local Public Health designated staff when applicable
Requirements:
New Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be requiredtoattend the New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and coursework
Must have shared life experiences in the communities they serve with shared values to support as well as become an intermediary link between health/social services and the community in order tofacilitateaccessto services and improve the service
deliverysystem.
Understand the impact of cultural diversity cultural humilityandcultural responsiveness training
Promote an environment of care which is inclusive and respectful of every internal and external stakeholders
Effective problem-solving organizational and time management skills
Decision-making priority setting and work delegation abilities
Administrative/Technologicalskills including Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Access) and Outlook
Excellent knowledge of available community services and resources
Ability to work independently or in groups meet strict deadlines and manage or direct group activities
Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings
Strong communicationandinterpersonal skills
Comfortable with public speaking and facilitatingeventsin the community
Maintain a high levelof confidentiality
Excellent customer-focused interpersonal skills to interact effectively with health care practitioners the interdisciplinary health care team community agencies patients and families with diverse opinions values and cultural ideals
Must have a Valid NJ drivers license and own an insured car; position requires some travel within the counties
Must be able to work legally in the United States
Education/Training:
High-school degree or equivalency (GED) required
Associates or Bachelorsdegreein related field preferred
Prior and relevant professional experience working in the community
Internships may be substituted as work experience
Proof ofcompletion of Community Health Workers training (New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute IMPaCTCareorrelevant certification).
Additional Information:
Base Pay: $22.60
What we provide:
An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
Mission-driven core
Health Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
Generous time-off
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses
Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Department/Program
Rural Health Connect-South Jersey (RHC-SJ)
If you want to make a living by making a difference join Acenda as anCounselor Non-ExemptJob Title: Community Health WorkerAbout Acenda Integrated HealthAcenda Integrated Health provides 100 behavioral health programs including mental health services crisis care substance use recovery family therapy...
If you want to make a living by making a difference join Acenda as an
Counselor Non-Exempt
Job Title:Community Health Worker
About Acenda Integrated Health
Acenda Integrated Health provides 100 behavioral health programs including mental health services crisis care substance use recovery family therapy maternal and pediatric support and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits work-life balance professional development and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children Youth and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.
Job Overview
The CommunityHealthWorker is part of Rural Health Connect South Jersey (RHCSJ)a community-based prevention programwith the goal ofidentifyingand engagingunisuredand underinsured rural residents of Atlantic Cape May Cumberland and Salem Counties. The RHCSJ team will conduct health screenings and connect individuals and families topreventative physical health behavioralhealthand family support services. Through community outreach and engagement the program intends to improve early identification of health risks throughscreeningsincrease access toservicesand reduce unmethealthneeds among this population.
As an integrated healthorganizationAcendavalues the use of evidence-based practice or EBPs.
KeyResponsibilities:
Assistin conducting direct outreach and presenting program services to rural communities local churches and other organizations that serve rural areasin Atlantic Cape May Cumberland and Salem Counties.
Identifyengageand connect withuninsured and underinsured individuals and familiestoconduct health screeningsusingCommCareplatform.
Provide resources and linkages to those uninsured and underinsured individuals and families who have physicalbehavioraland social health needs.
Help to organize and host community forums onpreventative healthcaresocial determinants of health risk factorsandprotective factors
Complete required client documentation and follow upswithin definedtimeframes
Work collaboratively with Community Care Partnersand external stakeholders to expand resources available to community members.
Meet regularly with the CHW Project Supervisor and attend meetings with Local Public Health designated staff when applicable
Requirements:
New Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be requiredtoattend the New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute training and coursework
Must have shared life experiences in the communities they serve with shared values to support as well as become an intermediary link between health/social services and the community in order tofacilitateaccessto services and improve the service
deliverysystem.
Understand the impact of cultural diversity cultural humilityandcultural responsiveness training
Promote an environment of care which is inclusive and respectful of every internal and external stakeholders
Effective problem-solving organizational and time management skills
Decision-making priority setting and work delegation abilities
Administrative/Technologicalskills including Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Access) and Outlook
Excellent knowledge of available community services and resources
Ability to work independently or in groups meet strict deadlines and manage or direct group activities
Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings
Strong communicationandinterpersonal skills
Comfortable with public speaking and facilitatingeventsin the community
Maintain a high levelof confidentiality
Excellent customer-focused interpersonal skills to interact effectively with health care practitioners the interdisciplinary health care team community agencies patients and families with diverse opinions values and cultural ideals
Must have a Valid NJ drivers license and own an insured car; position requires some travel within the counties
Must be able to work legally in the United States
Education/Training:
High-school degree or equivalency (GED) required
Associates or Bachelorsdegreein related field preferred
Prior and relevant professional experience working in the community
Internships may be substituted as work experience
Proof ofcompletion of Community Health Workers training (New Jersey Department of Health Colette Lamothe Galette Institute IMPaCTCareorrelevant certification).
Additional Information:
Base Pay: $22.60
What we provide:
An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
Mission-driven core
Health Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
Generous time-off
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses
Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Learn about how Acenda is serving communities across New Jersey by offering accessible behavioral health and counseling services for individuals and families, helping people thrive and reach their greatest potential.
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