Community Health Worker

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Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA
Salary: Competitive, with comprehensive benefits package

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you passionate about building healthier communities? Do you have experience working in community health and want to be part of a mission-driven team? Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) who is committed to creating meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families across Hampton Roads.

As a Community Health Worker, you will serve as a vital bridge between the hospital and the community. You will connect individuals to resources, advocate for underserved populations, and help reduce barriers to care-empowering people to take control of their health and well-being.

You'll work closely with clinical teams, social workers, and community partners to support individuals navigating complex social and medical needs. This is an opportunity to work on the front lines of health equity, driving change from within one of Virginia's most respected healthcare institutions.

• Establish trust with patients and community members through outreach, education, and follow-up.

• Connect individuals with services including primary care, transportation, housing, food access, and mental health support.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans tailored to patients' needs.

• Conduct home visits and attend community events to provide support and information.

• Advocate for patients and identify systemic barriers impacting health outcomes.

• Track and document outcomes to demonstrate impact and ensure continuity of care.

• Experience working in community health, social services, outreach, or related settings.

• Knowledge of Hampton Roads/ Tidewater Region and surrounding communities is a plus.

• Strong communication, cultural competency, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hospital setting.

• Passion for social impact, health equity, and serving vulnerable populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work, or related field.

• CHW certification or willingness to complete certification (training support available).

At Sentara Norfolk General, you'll be part of a collaborative and compassionate team committed to improving lives every day. We offer:

• Competitive salary

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off

• Ongoing professional development

• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve

Be a part of something bigger. Join Sentara and help build a healthier, stronger community-one person at a time.

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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.