Community Health Worker, Oncology

Sentara
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
6015 Poplar Hall Drive (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2024
City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Community Health Worker to join the Cancer Services Team. Come join our amazing cancer team! Along with the nurse navigators and medical social workers, the Community Health Worker will be responsible for the care coordination of cancer patients receiving care in Hampton Roads. Responsibilities include: Engaging in interventions to improve self-management skills and improve quality of life for patients with chronic and/or complex illness. Providing 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. The Community Health Worker works in collaboration with the Case Manager and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent Valid Driver's VA or NC Driver's License Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred Experience in the community-based setting, human services, oncology, community resources, and care coordination preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred This position may cover multiple locations and requires good organizational and time management skills. BENEFITS Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs 401k/403B, 401a plans Career Advancement Opportunities Work Perks PLUS, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support the needs of you and your family. Ask about our Student Debt Program, our additional floating holiday that was added, or our new resources that will help strengthen your financial outlook. We are confident that you will find our new, enhanced benefit package will exceed your expectations! 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: Community Health Worker, Family Support, Patient Support, Spanish speaking health care advocate Job Summary Works in collaboration with the 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 preferred Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Driver's License - Certification - Other/National, Driver License - Certification - North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV), Driver License - Certification - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Skills Active Listening, Communication, Instructing, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Writing Sentara 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.