Community Health Worker - Sentara Community Care Halifax

Sentara Hospitals • Danville, VA

12d

About The Position

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 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 required
• Driver’s License-Certification-Other/National

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a community-based setting preferred
• Experience working in community events and organizing events is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees