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Norfolk, VAOverview
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First (Days) (United States of America)Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Community Health Worker.
This position is full-time day shift, 40 hours per week with rotating weekends.
Requirements:
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle
-Familiar with Social Determinants of Health
-Familiar with Social Services and Justice Systems
-Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Mental Illness
-Awareness of Trauma Informed Practices
-Strong interview/assessment skills
-Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
-Experience working in a community-based setting preferred
-Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
-Flexible with schedule
The Community Health Worker 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.
keywords: Community Health Worker, Community Outreach, Social Services, Trauma Services, Home Assessments, Mental Health
Job Summary
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.Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Experience working in a community-based setting preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Qualifications:
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Driver's License - Certification - Other/National, Driver License - Certification - North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV), Driver License - Certification - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV)Skills
Active Listening, Communication, Instructing, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, WritingSentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
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