University Hospital
Newark, NJ
Overview
About the Role The primary purpose of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to improve the overall health and well-being of University Hospital patients. Develops trusting relationships to create linkages to community resources, physical and mental health services and address social barriers to care that impede improvement in one’s health. The CHW is an integral member of the multi- disciplinary team that works to endorse clinical teams to the community. Provides perspectives to enhance care management strategies while efficiently navigating community resources to provide patients with access and education on the importance of preventive care screenings and services
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do Enhances the overall health and well-being of patients at University Hospital Builds trusting relationships to better support patient needs Connects individuals to community resources, including physical and...
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Education
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