Community health worker Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

City / StateNorfolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)Sentara is hiring a Community Health Educator, for our Violence Prevention Program at Norfolk General, in Norfolk, VA.Preferred Qualifications : Prior Community Education Experience strongly preferredCommunity Programs and support group experience preferredDistracted Driving, Fall Prevention, Gun Violence, Conflict Resolution education experience strongly preferred.Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred (Public Health, Education Etc.)Shift : Full Time. May include some potential for activities on weekends as neededWHO SENTARA ISSentara Healthcare is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), 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!Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k / 403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. We welcome you to be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!Keywords : Violence Prevention. Violence Education. Community Education. Community Health. Public Health. Monster. Social Work. Talroo - Leadership. #INDEED. Talroo - Allied HealthJob SummaryThe Community Health educator works in collaboration with the Continuum 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 preferredQualifications : HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Driver's License - Alabama - Alabama, Driver's License - Alabama - Alabama, Driver's License - Arizona - Arizona, Driver's License - Arkansas - Arkansas, Driver's License - Certification - Other / National, Driver's License - Colorado - Colorado, Driver's License - Delaware - Delaware, Driver's License - Florida - Florida, Driver's License - Georgia - Georgia, Driver's License - Idaho - Idaho, Driver's License - Indiana - Indiana, Driver's License - Iowa - Iowa, Driver's License - Kansas - Kansas, Driver's License - Kentucky - Kentucky, Driver's License - Louisiana - Louisiana, Driver's License - Maine - Maine, Driver's License - Maryland - Maryland, Driver's License - Mississippi - Mississippi, Driver's License - Missouri - Missouri, Driver's License - Montana - Montana, Driver's License - Nebraska - Nebraska, Driver's License - New Hampshire - New Hampshire, Driver's License - New Jersey - New Jersey, Driver's License - New Mexico - New Mexico, Driver's License - North Dakota - North Dakota {+ 10 more}Related experienceSkillsActive 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.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.