Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Community Health Worker to join the Inpatient Case Management Team.

This is a full-time position with day shift hours.

The Community Health Worker 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.Requirements:High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver's VA or NC Driver's LicenseBilingual in English and Spanish is preferredExperience working in a community-based setting preferredKnowledge of medical terminology preferred

keywords: Community Health Worker, Family Support, Patient Support, Spanish speaking health care advocate