Community Health Worker - Behavioral Health in New Jersey

MAJOR FUNCTION

The Community Health Worker is responsible for providing emotional, educational and overall support for clients who are experiencing multiple social determinants that are creating significant barriers to access and retention in care. This person is responsible to engage, inform, support and empower those who are eligible for any services provided by the Henry J Austin Health Center (HJAHC) and the community at large.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Outreach and Health-Systems Navigation:

• Engages in case finding and community outreach to bring out-of-care patients/clients who have never accessed care, or those that are lost to follow up into care services.
• Establishes and maintains external contacts on a regular basis. Facilitates weekly/regular calls to check-in, for encouragement, appointment reminders, and to reschedule missed appointments.
• Accompanies clients to medical,...