Community Outreach Worker (CHW)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Community Outreach Worker (CHW)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease
Overview	New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The Statue University of New Jersey, is seeking a Community Outreach Worker (CHW) for NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease. The primary purpose of the Community Outreach Worker position is to connect and engage to care clients either lost to follow-up or who have never accessed care. Serves as a role model and community liaison, and work as part of the medical case management team to address barriers to connection and retention in care. Supports providers and the case management team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. Provides reliable information, appropriate referrals, and emotional support to those clients who have agreed to participate in the program. Helps clients to access services and resources and address issues of adherence through individual and group sessions. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works with identified community partner(s) to establish rapport and assist clients with linkage to care among those who have been lost, to follow-up or who have never accessed care. Manages an assigned caseload. Conducts outreach visits to clients on case load. Provides ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal-setting for clients. Helps clients to access services by assisting in scheduling appointments, reminds clients of appointments, and accompanies clients to appointments when necessary. Follows-up on missed appointments. Assists with arranging and coordinating transportation for clients. Manages, documents and maintains a weekly productivity log. Maintains a level of knowledge about HIV, prevention, risk reduction, and the community and attends educational trainings offered by hospital/community. Receives clinical/supportive supervision, at a minimum, monthly.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	1625
Position Salary	21.86/hour
Annual Minimum Salary	21.860
Annual Mid Range Salary	22.360
Annual Maximum Salary	23.030
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Teamsters, Local 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Must have four (4) years of training and/or experience involving knowledge of the Newark area and community resources, first hand understanding of issues related to living with HIV or AIDS, and/or active participation in community activities and support groups.  Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education or experience requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have demonstrated competency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & capability to maneuver electronic medical record systems.  Must have a demonstrated interest in serving the community.  Must be able to work independently and seek guidance or assistance when necessary.  Must have good listening skills.  Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals required.  Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people regardless of their creed, race, and sexuality required.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual skills (English/Spanish preferred).  Sensitivity to a substance abuse environment
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 2/3 of the time, use of hands to fingers, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time, 2/3 of the time talking or hearing WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic). Exposure to blood-borne pathogens that requires use of the personal protective equipment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0719
Posting Open Date	03/27/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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