Community Health Worker
About The Position
Sentara Community Care Center Opitz is hiring a Full-Time Community Healthcare Worker in the Woodbridge, VA area. This role involves working in collaboration with the Case Manager and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. The Community Healthcare Worker will engage in interventions to improve self-management skills and enhance the quality of life for patients dealing with chronic and/or complex illnesses. Key aspects of the role include providing education, implementing behavior modification strategies, and offering social support to patients and their families. The individual will also act as a patient advocate and healthcare navigator, assisting with resource allocation and management.
Requirements
- Virginia Driver's License - Active/current and in good standing
- High School or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experience working in a community-based setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Insurance knowledge/experience
- Previous experience in outreach/community service
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with the Case Manager and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive and coordinated care
- Engage in interventions to improve self-management skills
- 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
- Act as a healthcare navigator in assisting with resource allocation and management
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k/403B
- 401a
- Performance Plus Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term Disability plans
- Short-Term Disability plans
- Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
- Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications
- Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
