Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide coordinated care and interventions for patients with chronic or complex illnesses. Act as a patient advocate and navigator to connect underserved populations with community resources and health services.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Preference is given to candidates with CHW certification, Spanish speaking ability, and experience in community-based settings.
City/State Glen Allen, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
Are you passionate about helping others and connecting individuals with the resources they need to thrive? Sentara Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to support community outreach, resource coordination, and care navigation for individuals in the community. Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (hours vary) Occasional weekend coverage for events (Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; hours vary) Position will never exceed more than 40 hours a week Mileage reimbursement provided for event-related travel Overview 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 illnesses. 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. This role works with a variety of grant funded programs to bridge the gap between organizations, including health care delivery systems and community health services to: increase culturally relevant knowledge about health and wellbeing; improve underserved populations’ access to services; connecting patients to community resources; and ultimately improving health outcomes. Education High school diploma or equivalent Required Valid driver’s license Required Knowledge of medical terminology preferred Community Health Worker (CHW) certification preferred Experience Experience working in a community-based setting preferred Experience identifying and coordinating community resources preferred Epic experience is a plus
Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred
Locations
Primary:
Henrico
Mobile - 10800
Nuckols
Rd,
Glen
Allen,
VA 23060
Occasional: Richmond Community
Care - 5116
Richmond
Henrico
Turnpike,
Richmond,
VA 23227
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
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
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Professional Development
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
Tuition Assistance
Certification Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Legal Resources Plan
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
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. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work,
Sentara
Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
