Community Health Worker - Inpatient Case Management
About The Position
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Community Health Worker to join the Inpatient Case Management Team. This is a full-time position with day shift hours. 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 is preferred
- Experience working in a community-based setting preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provides social support to patients and families.
- Acts 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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
