Community Health Worker - Southside Medical Center
Bon Secours·Prince George County, Virginia
Bon Secours·Prince George County, Virginia
The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between patients and health/social service systems to improve community health outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting outreach, identifying social drivers of health, and connecting underserved populations to essential resources.
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.
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, 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. 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 Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, 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
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in a related field and CHW certification are preferred. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and ideally one year of experience in healthcare or community outreach.
Market context
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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