Monmouth ACTS Community Health Worker - Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey

Overview

Monmouth ACTS Community Health Worker will assist with in person client intakes, connecting clients to community resources, community outreach to residents, connecting with new community resources and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers, patients and members of the community
• Maintains expertise in eligibility, enrollment and program specifications for community resource
• Works with individuals and organizations that provide client services or resources (i.e. transportation services, counselors, language translators, and representatives who assist with financial support);
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
• Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+years of work experience, ideally involving community. Individuals and organizations
• Strong computer skills including mobile device, Apps and databases
• Car, driver’s license and insurance required
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and data collection skills
• Bilingual preferred

 

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.