Community Coordinator
Role Overview
Conducts community outreach to identify individuals in need of services.
Builds trusting relationships with individuals served, families, and community partners.
Provides education on health topics, prevention strategies, and available resources.
Participates in community events, health fairs, and stakeholder meetings.
Connects individuals and families to healthcare, public health programs, and social services.
Promotes healthcare linkage by assisting with appointment scheduling.
Assists to transport and accompany clients to healthcare, public health programs, and social service-related appointments as deemed necessary to ensure successful engagement and positive outcomes.
Supports individuals served by ensuring they understand their treatment plans and rights.
Shares community insights to improve program effectiveness.
Advocates on behalf of individuals served to reduce systemic barriers.
Full Job Posting
Posting Summary
Conducts community outreach to identify individuals in need of services.
Builds trusting relationships with individuals served, families, and community partners.
Provides education on health topics, prevention strategies, and available resources.
Participates in community events, health fairs, and stakeholder meetings.
Connects individuals and families to healthcare, public health programs, and social services.
Promotes healthcare linkage by assisting with appointment scheduling.
Assists to transport and accompany clients to healthcare, public health programs, and social service-related appointments as deemed necessary to ensure successful engagement and positive outcomes.
Supports individuals served by ensuring they understand their treatment plans and rights.
Shares community insights to improve program effectiveness.
Advocates on behalf of individuals served to reduce systemic barriers.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Minimum Education and Experience
Four (4) years of experience in related behavioral health, community services, or human services field or Bachelor’s Degree in related Mental Health field, social or human services field.
Certifications/Licenses
Possess certification as a Community Health Worker or receive the certification within 1 year.
Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Valid NJ Driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must possess a high level of professionalism, empathy, and cultural awareness.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) additional year of experience in behavioral health, community services, or human services field.
- Experience working in community-based settings is strongly.
Special Conditions
Schedule includes up to 2 evenings per week and occasional weekends to support client engagement.
About Rutgers University
The State University of New Jersey.
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