Community Health Worker

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Two years of recent experience involving student, volunteer, or work roles in the greater Newark area or similar communities required
• Familiarity with local community resources required
• Participation in community organizations preferred
• First-hand understanding of interpersonal violence, health disparities, or inner-city issues preferred
• Completion of a Community Health Worker training program is a plus
• Sensitivity to environments affected by substance abuse preferred
• Must be reliable, an active listener, and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with the public and can adapt to changing community needs
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform internet searches required
• Demonstrated interest in serving the Newark or similar inner-city communities required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected hourly range for this position is TS/1750:$23.74 - $24.97 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.