Virginia Cooperative Extension Community Health Worker
About The Position
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Community Health Workers act as a vital link between community members and health and social services. The role focuses on education, outreach, and support to improve nutrition security and health outcomes. Community Health Workers assist with delivering evidence-based health promotion programs and connect participants in VCE programs with local organizations, agencies, and resources to support healthy eating and active lifestyles. The position is housed in Wise County and averages 29 hours per week, not to exceed 1,500 hours during the May 1–April 30 period. The successful candidate must undergo 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 the local or regional community and culture, 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.
- Successful candidate must complete a criminal conviction check.
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
- 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.
- Provide education, outreach, and support to improve nutrition security and health outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
