Certified Community Health Worker - Hampton Roads Shared Services
About The Position
The Community Health Worker focuses on direct support, outreach, and engagement to improve community health outcomes, focusing on improving health, well-being, and access to essential services. The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between community members or patients and health and social service systems, providing culturally appropriate health education and addressing basic social drivers of health. Community Health Workers may work in a variety of settings, including serving in the community or assisting patients in physician practices based on specific market design.
Requirements
- Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification in the state of practice (preferred; required within 12 months of hire)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- 1 year of recent experience in a community outreach or healthcare setting (preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or related field (preferred)
- Bilingual based on market needs (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Builds trusting relationships with individuals and communities to mediate between individuals and health/social service systems.
- Identifies and engages individuals and families in need through outreach activities and community events.
- Evaluates the specific needs and challenges faced by community members, including health, social, and educational needs.
- Identifies barriers such as housing, food insecurity, and transportation challenges, and connects individuals to appropriate resources.
- May conduct outreach activities, including home visits and participation in community health fairs and local events, to build awareness and engage underserved populations.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records to support advocacy efforts, monitor outcomes, and contribute to program evaluation.
- May perform or assist with health education and/or basic health screenings, such as blood pressure and glucose checks, under appropriate supervision.
- Provides support to ongoing community health programs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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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
