Community Health Worker - Field Camden County and Surrounding area, NJ
Core
Support Medicaid members with Type 2 diabetes by addressing health disparities, improving self-management, and reducing avoidable utilization through culturally appropriate, community-based interventions.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Individualized action plans and care coordination for high-risk populations
Domain
Healthcare / Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Community health or social services experience, engagement with underserved/high-risk populations, knowledge of SDoH resources, caseload management, accurate documentation, navigation of healthcare services
Preferred skills
Lived experience with Type 2 diabetes, Medicaid/managed care environment experience, bilingual/multilingual skills, care management systems familiarity, motivational interviewing, cultural competency, trauma-informed care
Technologies
Care management systems, electronic health records
Responsibilities
Conduct telephonic, virtual, and face-to-face outreach; complete health equity screenings; develop individualized action plans; provide diabetes management education; connect members to community resources (food, housing, transportation); assist with healthcare appointment scheduling; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; document all interactions
Seniority
Individual Contributor
