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Community Health Worker - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health·Petersburg, Virginia

$20 - $30/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between patients and health/social service systems to improve community health outcomes. Key duties include conducting outreach, identifying barriers to care like food insecurity, and providing health education.

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours

  • 40
  • Work
  • Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Bon Secours About us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
  • Community
  • Health
  • Worker -
  • Southside
  • Medical
  • Center
  • Job
  • Summary: 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.
  • Essential
  • Functions: 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. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

  • ​​​High School Diploma or equivalent (required)​​ Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or related field (preferred)
  • Required
  • Licensing &
  • Certifications: ​​Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification in the state of practice (preferred; required within 12 months of hire)​ Valid driver's license with good driving record (required,
  • South
  • Carolina only)
  • Experience: ​1 year of recent experience in a community outreach or healthcare setting (preferred)
  • Skills &
  • Abilities:
  • Hard/Tech/Clinical
  • Skills: ​Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.​​​ Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. ​
  • Soft/Interpersonal
  • Skills: ​​​​​Sensitivity and experience in working within different cultures.​ Ability to separate personal from professional interactions with clients and maintain professional/ethical boundaries. Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs. Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations. Attention to detail Communication and Collaboration skills Critical thinking Teamwork
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building
  • Training:
  • None
  • Range:
  • Minimum: $19.97
  • Maximum: $29.96 Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

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, short- 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.

Department

Violence Response Team - Victim Advocacy Services It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in a related field and CHW certification are preferred. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with diverse populations.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Attention To Detail
  • Communication
  • Advocacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Patient Engagement
  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Competency
  • Health Screenings
  • Community Outreach
  • Culturally Appropriate Health Education

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Assistance
  • HSA/FSA Options
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Incentives
  • Continuing Education Support
  • FMLA Leave
  • Backup Care For Children And Elders
  • 403(b) With Employer Contributions

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $30/hr
Location
Petersburg, Virginia
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry operating in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including...

Salary listed on 108 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Community health roles stay in steady demand

In Virginia, Community Health Worker roles are often driven by ongoing needs in care coordination, outreach, and patient support, especially in settings serving diverse or underserved populations. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with strong interpersonal skills, healthcare or community outreach experience, and CHW certification, even when a high school diploma meets the minimum. If you are considering applying, highlight any direct community engagement experience and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time reviewing the details.

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