Job Description

Overview Join Children & Family Health Institute as a Family Advocate Empower Families. Transform Futures. At CFHI, we are dedicated to empowering families to achieve their best level of health and well-being. Each year, more than 54,000 parents and children rely on our programs and services. As part of VNA Health Group, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit independent providers ofhomehealth, hospice, and community-based care, you will be joining a team committed to making a real difference in the community. Position Summary: The Family Advocate (FA) assists families in identifying and accessing resources in Monmouth County . The FA supports families in need by connecting them with essential services. Through home visits and community engagement, the FA provides translation, referrals for furniture, clothing, food, healthcare, and educational resources. The FA also fosters ongoing relationships with clients, ensuring continued support and access to community programs. The program’s family-centered approach is grounded in key principles: treating families with respect and dignity, offering individualized and responsive support, and sharing information that empowers families to make informed decisions.

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Responsibilities Supports organizations’ mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relations with co-workers Attends community outreach events and activities Establishes a network of trust within the community’s residents to offer community case management and resources needed Acquires and compiles intake information from residents Adheres to the organization’s policy regarding absenteeism and appearance Qualifications Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred or a combination of education and experience 1-3 years of community health experience preferred; experience facilitating and conducting community education events is helpful Bilingual; Spanish preferred Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a specific population Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Various community settings including home visits, able to drive a car; use a laptop, cell phone other office equipment and programs In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $30,205.50 to USD $60,662.50. 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. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Community Health Workerposition and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. EEOCVNA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr VNA Health Group

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