CHW will have a bachelors or equivalent level of education preferred, training in a related social service or human service field, and experience working in the community and with patients with co-morbid conditions, Formal Community Health Worker Certification a definite plus, Candidate must have the ability to demonstrate the delivery of culturally sensitive services to reduce stigma, ability to provide trauma-informed care and be able to function effectively within a team-based, inter-professional approach, A valid driver s license is required for this position and employees will be required to conduct outreach and support services outside of traditional work hours, such as evenings/weekends, At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. The CHW will identify, coordinate and link HIV positive and clients to medical care from all access points utilizing the Life Steps initiative, The CHW will utilize a Status Neutral approach to screen High Risk Negative individuals for referral to appropriate prevention services, Provides individualized support for clients to overcome barriers to care, Identifies and supports client concrete needs such as healthcare benefits, entitlements, housing, etc, Manages caseload of identified vulnerable populations to ensure compliance with medical care and improved health outcomes, Serves as primary contact and liaison for clients and care team to ensure optimal treatment adherence and retention in care, Actively participates in the CQI Project Team for FTC at Rutgers.