REAL Outreach Worker

Bright Harbor Healthcare·Toms River, New Jersey

$34,000 - $40,000/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

REAL Outreach Worker · $34,000 - $40,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-56% vs. median posted salary for healthcare roles in Toms River, New Jersey ($76,540, n=135)

$34,000 · p10p90 · $500,000

this role: $34,000median $76,540

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 135 posted healthcare roles in Toms River, New Jersey salarys. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 56% below the Toms River, New Jersey median for similar positions.

The Outreach Worker will conduct outreach and engagement activities for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. They will utilize their lived experience to assist consumers in achieving their program goals and building community connections.

The Recovery Engagement And Linkage (REAL) program is a SUD outreach and engagement program for ages 14 through adulthood. The REAL Team members have lived experience to assist the consumers in achieving program goals. The ideal Outreach Worker will have prior experience in outreach and is comfortable making connections in the community.

Position Title

Outreach Worker Position Type: Full time; 35 Hours Weekly Benefits Eligible: Yes Location: Toms River, NJ Department: REAL Salary: $34,000 - $40,000 High School Diploma or Equivalent Must have lived experience Full Benefits 12 Paid Holidays Sick Days Personal Days Accrued Vacation Medical/Dental/Vision Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability 403B Plan with Company Match Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for tuition discounts at participating educational institutions Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have lived experience relevant to the program. Prior experience in outreach and the ability to connect with community members are required.

high school
Outreach
Relationship building
Case management
Community engagement
Substance use disorder support

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Personal days
Paid holidays
Employee discounts
Long-term disability insurance
Training opportunities
Sick days
Tuition discounts
Continuing education credits
403b plan
Public loan forgiveness

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $34,000 - $40,000/yr
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

Outreach roles in New Jersey remain community-focused

In New Jersey, outreach worker roles are often tied to community health, housing, and social service programs, so demand tends to track local service needs and grant-funded initiatives. These positions can be competitive because employers look for lived experience, strong community connection skills, and prior outreach experience; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your background matches the program population and be ready to give a concrete example of building trust with community members.