Virginia Cooperative Extension Community Health Worker

Virginia Tech • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as a link between community members and health and social services. They focus on education, outreach, and support to improve nutrition security and health outcomes, and assist with delivering evidence-based health promotion programs. CHWs conduct presentations and workshops on nutrition, nutrition security, physical activity, economic well-being and resource management, and chronic disease prevention and management. They connect participants in VCE programs with local organizations, agencies, and resources that support healthy eating and active lifestyles.

This position is housed in the Northwest District Office. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal conviction check. Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor work visas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• If not already a certified Community Health Worker or have not completed Virginia-approved basic CHW training, complete the 60-hour training approved by the Virginia Certification Board within two months of employment.
• Knowledge of local and regional communities and cultures, including social service programs.
• Experience working directly with individuals from broad backgrounds, especially those with limited resources.
• Experience communicating educational information and helping individuals develop skills related to healthy eating and active living.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including Word, Excel, email, and video conferencing.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new and emerging technology tools.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Community Health Worker with experience working as a CHW.
• Lived experience navigating challenges related to social drivers of health, such as food or housing insecurity.
• Basic bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
• Two-year or four-year college degree.

Responsibilities

• Link community members with health and social services through education, outreach, and support.
• Assist with delivering evidence-based health promotion programs.
• Conduct presentations and workshops on nutrition, nutrition security, physical activity, economic well-being and resource management, and chronic disease prevention and management.
• Connect participants in VCE programs with local organizations, agencies, and resources to support healthy eating and active lifestyles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED