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Community Health Worker - (Part-Time)

Company

Rutgers University
Address , Newark, 07102, Nj
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-10-02
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Community Health Worker - (Part-time)

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS-Pediatrics-WIC Program

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.
Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Community Health Workers for NJMS-Pediatrics-WIC Program. This position has an intimate understanding of the culture, languages and challenges of their neighborhoods and, therefore, are trusted by the people living there. CHWs can take on some of the nonclinical tasks that are now carried out by more highly trained and higher-paid nurses, physicians and nutritionists. This role ensures individuals get WIC appointments/information, necessary technological support and outreach referrals, as necessary and get connected to community resources. Therefore, assisting with the barriers to good health care that are not medical, but have more to do with social, cultural or economic issues.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Facilitates learning about WIC digital resources including the Participant Portal, WIC Shopper App (UPC Scanning), eWIC card management, NJWIConline participant skill building.
  • Supports WIC participants, confirms no issues with use of eWIC card their Card, setting PIN etc. by phone, email or text.
  • Maximizes purchasing power when enrolled in multiple food nutrition programs such as SNAP
  • Participants support in the retail setting such as locating WIC foods, using the WIC Shopper App etc.



Position Status
Part Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
99H

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
0.000

Annual Mid Range Salary
0.000

Annual Maximum Salary
0.000

Standard Hours
1.00

Union Description

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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Plus one to three (1-3) full years of clerical experience performing data entry activities, database maintenance and general office services support, preferably in a health care services setting.
  • Must have a minimum High School Diploma or GED

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Be familiar with community and the WIC program
  • Must have good communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • The ability to speak Spanish or Creole

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Office environment. Moderate noise
  • Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
23ST2087

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.