Bilingual Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

Inspire Change. Empower Families. Build Stronger Communities.

The Children and Family Health Institute is a charitable, nonprofit program of VNA Health Group focused on improving the health and well-being of children and families through accessible, community-based care. CFHI delivers high-impact programs including nutrition support, preventive screenings, vaccinations, and inclusive health services through community health centers and mobile outreach. Our goal is to strengthen scale and stability while advancing a mission that creates meaningful impact in the community.

Position Summary:

The Bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) plays a critical role in advancing equitable access to mental and behavioral health services for uninsured and underinsured adults across rural and underserved communities. As part of the MindCare Now initiative, the CHW will engage clients across CFHI programs, build trust, reduce barriers to care, and support enrollment and ongoing participation in a virtual behavioral health platform (Talkspace).

This position is essential to improving access, engagement, and continuity of care by addressing social determinants of health, supporting digital access, and ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach and navigation. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish to support communication with diverse community members.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers
• Conduct outreach and engagement across CFHI programs (WIC, Early Intervention, Nurse Family Partnership, Monmouth ACTS Resource Connect, HIV Case Management, Health Families, Parents as Teachers)
• Build trusting relationships with clients through culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide education on mental and behavioral health services, reducing stigma and increasing awareness
• Support program marketing efforts in collaboration with internal teams
• Assist clients with enrollment and account set up
• Work closely with the case manager to coordinate client care and service delivery
• Collaborate with Talkspace team members to ensure smooth client onboarding and engagement

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED equivalency required
• Minimum one year of community involvement and/or working with clients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a specific population
• Bilingual; Spanish preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Valid N.J. driver's license and reliable transportation

Why Join Us:

• Make a meaningful impact every day. Your work directly helps individuals overcome barriers to health care and access the support they deserve.
• Be part of a mission-driven, compassionate team. You'll collaborate with colleagues who value equity, cultural humility, and community-centered care.
• Grow your skills and your career. This role offers hands-on experience in behavioral health navigation, social determinants of health, and telehealth innovation.
• Support healthier, stronger communities. Your efforts contribute to improving behavioral health outcomes for some of the most underserved populations.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $16.00 to USD $24.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.