Sentara Health·Harrisonburg, Virginia
Acts as a liaison between healthcare systems and pregnant or postpartum individuals to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Responsibilities include providing education, advocacy, and care coordination while addressing social determinants of health.
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring a Community Health worker- Maternal Health.
This position serves as a trusted liaison between Sentara Healthcare and pregnant and postpartum individuals within the community. The role integrates community health outreach with culturally responsive perinatal services to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, reduce disparities, and address social determinants of health. Responsibilities include providing education, advocacy, emotional support, care coordination, and system navigation throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; proficiency in another language is preferred but not required.
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) Certification/Licensure Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (Required) Experience One year of community health worker experience (preferred)
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.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. One year of community health worker experience is preferred, and bilingual proficiency is encouraged.
Market context
In Virginia, Community Health Worker roles focused on maternal health are often tied to care coordination, outreach, and helping patients navigate prenatal and postpartum services. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with community health worker experience, bilingual skills, and reliable transportation for field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original job description to save research time, and if you apply, highlight your local community ties and any experience supporting maternal or family health.
