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Community Health Worker
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Sentara Health
Glen Allen, VA (In Person)
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Community Health Worker 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 10800 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Full-time Sentara Health 3,144 reviews Full-time Are you passionate about helping others and connecting individuals with the resources they need to thrive? Sentara Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to support community outreach, resource coordination, and care navigation for individuals in the community. Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (hours vary) Occasional weekend coverage for events (Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; hours vary) Position will never exceed more than 40 hours a week Mileage reimbursement provided for event-related travel Overview Works in collaboration with the Case Manager and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Engages in interventions to improve self-management skills and improve quality of life for patients with chronic and/or complex illnesses. Provides education and behavior modification strategies and provides social support to patients and families. Acts as a patient advocate and healthcare navigator in assisting with resource allocation and management. This role works with a variety of grant funded programs to bridge the gap between organizations, including health care delivery systems and community health services to: increase culturally relevant knowledge about health and wellbeing; improve underserved populations' access to services; connecting patients to community resources; and ultimately improving health outcomes. Education High school diploma or equivalent Required Valid driver's license Required Knowledge of medical terminology preferred Community Health Worker (CHW) certification preferred Experience Experience working in a community-based setting preferred Experience identifying and coordinating community resources preferred Epic experience is a plus Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred