Refugee Health Promotion Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $49,000 / year

Position Summary :

The Refugee Health Promotion (RHP) Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in improving the health and well-being of refugees and other ORR-eligible populations in New Jersey. This position is responsible for providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education, facilitating healthcare navigation, organizing wellness groups, supporting mental health outreach, and contributing to the implementation of the Refugee Health Promotion program. Bilingual in English and Spanish, or English and Haitian Creole preferred.

The staff member will also support event planning as well as data collection and management.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Health Education & Outreach

Plan and facilitate group and individual health education sessions for ORR-eligible populations.

Create and distribute health outreach materials in appropriate languages and formats.

Use validated, culturally relevant curricula and tools to increase health literacy.

Conduct pre- and post-assessments to measure knowledge gained.

2. Medical and Mental Health Navigation

Assist clients with navigating healthcare systems, including scheduling, attending, and understanding medical and mental health appointments.

Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care (POC) for clients.

Provide interpretation support when necessary or coordinate with trained interpreters.

Help mitigate barriers to accessing healthcare, including transportation, language, and system complexity.

3. Wellness and Social Connection Activities

Organize and facilitate community-based wellness groups (e.g., skill-building, peer support, adjustment groups).

Engage participants in culturally relevant and trauma-informed activities to promote social inclusion and mental well-being.

Ensure wellness activities align with community needs and preferences.

4. Event Planning & Community Engagement

Support the planning and execution of community health events, workshops, and trainings.

Coordinate logistics, outreach, and collaboration with community partners and refugee-serving organizations.

Promote events through culturally appropriate channels.

5. Data Collection & Case Management

Enroll eligible clients and maintain accurate, timely documentation in the ClientTrack database for individual services and group events.

Maintain case notes, POCs, assessments, and closure documentation in compliance with NJOR guidelines.

Participate in monthly data reviews and ensure reporting deadlines are met.

Collect and store pre- and post-assessments for health education and wellness groups.

6. Collaboration & Compliance

Work closely with the Refugee Health Program Manager, community partners, and health service providers.

Attend required NJOR trainings, meetings, and technical assistance sessions.

Uphold trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally responsive practices in all services.

Ensure services are equitable and inclusive, aligned with ORR policy and guidelines.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in human services, social work, international relations, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience in outreach, community engagement, or partnership building.

Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to engage diverse communities.

Ability to work independently, manage relationships, and follow through on commitments.

Excellent communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.

Familiarity with immigrant and refugee populations and the challenges they face.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, or English and Haitian Creole preferred.

Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)

RCHP-AHC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a core value at RCHP-AHC and in its program, Interfaith-RISE. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and service environment for all clients, staff, and volunteers. We believe every member on our team and in our community enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected or unprotected categories. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.