Community Health Worker - Inpatient Case Management

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker works in collaboration with the Continuum 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 illness. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Driver's VA or NC Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience working in a community-based setting
Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and coordinated care in collaboration with the Continuum Case Manager and other healthcare team members.
Engage in interventions to improve self-management skills and improve quality of life for patients with chronic and/or complex illness.
Provide education and behavior modification strategies.
Provide social support to patients and families.
Act as a patient advocate and healthcare navigator in assisting with resource allocation and management.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.