Maternal Community Health Worker

144675 Maternal Community Health Worker Req #: 0000234840 Category: Social Work / Community Health Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services Department: RWJBH Community Health Project Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027 Job Title: Community Health Worker Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project Req #: 0000234840 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Maternal Community Health Worker will primarily be maintaining a presence in the hospital and the community with patients to promote, motivate and improve healthy living. Our Maternal CHWs serve as a vital link between pregnant women, families, and healthcare providers. The program focuses on preventive healthcare, emphasizing access to essential services during pregnancy and postpartum. Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent  Scheduling Requirements: Full-Time, Day Working Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr- Newark, NJ Local travel required inclusive of local churches, homeless shelters, and members residence Essential Functions: Meet patients in a hospital and conduct needs assessment using Social Determinants of Health Tool Schedule weekly follow-up calls to patients Assist patients with social issues like homelessness, substance abuse, hunger, transportation, and many other social issues that are impacting the members' lives Assist patients with organizing their records, making follow-up appointments with Primary Care Physicians and/or Specialists Help patients access resources, including quality of care, childcare services, food, housing, transportation Maintain relationships with the Community Based Organizations Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer