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Community Health Worker, Mobile Farmers Market, Full Time, Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Virtua
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, New Jersey, Evesham
303 Lippincott Drive (Show on map)
Mar 21, 2026
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Job Information: Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, with the opportunity to work Saturday events. Summary: The Community Health Worker will support the Mobile Farmer's Market. This position is hands-on and community focused - delivering fresh food directly to neighborhoods. The ideal candidate is comfortable driving, adaptable, kind, comfortable engaging with members of the community, actively involved in moving inventory, and working outdoors in all types of weather. They should be ready to roll up their sleeves and work closely with the current mobile unit collaborative team. The Community Health Worker (CHW) strives to improve access to care and patient health by providing outreach that aides in alleviating barriers through advocacy, resource navigation, and connections to social supports. The CHW focuses on bridging the gap between diverse communities and Virtua Health by fostering relationships, developing trust, and providing resources to improve the overall wellbeing of the community. Position Responsibilities: Develop relationships, conduct preventative health screenings, provide health-related education and resource information to members of the community. Educate and/or enroll patients and/or community members to needed programs and services, track appointments, and provide follow-up for missed appointments and opportunities, complete data as needed. General clerical duties, inventory/order of supplies, attend resource events and display set up Position Qualifications Required: Required Experience: Demonstrated interest in community, social justice, public health and/or local economies. Must display ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions and demonstrate the ability to treat all people with equity and respect. Able to work independently and interdependently with other staff and volunteers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of community resources preferred. Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic team atmosphere. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) strongly preferred Required Education: High School Diploma Training / Certification / Licensure: Certifications per hiring department requirements (i.e.: SERV Safe Certification) May require a valid Driver's License based on specific hiring program. Hourly Rate: $21.85 - $32.83 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.