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!

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