"Instructor-Community Health Worker (CHW) Part-Time"

Details

Posted: 19-Dec-25

Location: Cranford, New Jersey

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Other - Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 9616

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Remote

General Description:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) instructor will be responsible for providing classroom instruction delivered remote live, utilizing the approved curriculum from the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) in courses for the Community Health Worker Institute training and certification program. The program prepares the student for employment as a Community Health Worker. In conjunction with staff members, perform instruction and reporting requirements as specified by the Director. This is a part-time remote position and reports to the Program Director. Off campus work within Union County may be required.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Community Health Worker instruction to students utilizing the established curriculum provided to UCNJ Union College, of Union County, NJ by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH).
• Communicate class content to the students so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their training objectives.
• Conduct required assessments.
• Respond to program requests.
• Accept all other assignments which will help CEWD realize contractual goals.
• Travel to campuses where program is offered as needed.
• Other duties assigned by the Director.
• Maintain daily attendance.
• Ability to teach remote live.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, Public Health, or Behavioral Health, Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Teaching experience, preferred.
• Use of remote live LMS
• Knowledge of Community Health Worker theory, practice, and trends.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Teaching experience, preferred.
• Use of remote live LMS
• Knowledge of Community Health Worker theory, practice, and trends.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.