Community Health Worker Grant

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JOB SUMMARY

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, 8-MONTH GRANT-FUNDED POSITION.

 

Be at your best with an organization that equips you to do so.  Whose people unite in making lives better. At Carilion Clinic, we help communities stay healthy and our region grow stronger through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. As part of our team you can expect professional stability, strong technological resources, and the advancement potential of a regional leader.

 

Service areas include: Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke and the Cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem. Preferred candidates are residents from each area with considerable knowledge about community connections and resources. Bilingual (Spanish and others) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Based in Roanoke, VA, we are an award-winning, community-based network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Explore how joining a regional leader can enhance your ability to learn, grow, and succeed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. Community Health Worker training must be successfully completed upon hire and reviewed annually.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of general work experience required. Experience in community outreach efforts as a volunteer or paid professional preferred. Experience in working with underserved populations or direct patient care/reception, registration and/or customer service/consumer relations preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Community Health Worker certification preferred.  Must have a valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation.  AHA BLS-HCP must be obtained by end of supervised orientation and maintained.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to communicate and gain trust of people from various walks of life and various socio-economic strata. Computer word processing and data entry skills required.  Experience with electronic medical record or care coordination software preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.  Must have reliable transportation to visit clients and attend training sessions and meetings as required.

MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PROOF OF AUTO INSURANCE

OUR VALUES

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 

Requisition Number: 74095 

Employment Status: Full time 

Location: Human Resources Annex 

Shift: Variable Hours 

Shift Details: Need-based per event/program; will include some evening and weekend hours. THIS IS A TEMP POSITION

Recruiter: JASON A BISHOP 

Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4039 

Recruiter Email: JABishop1@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

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Carilion Clinic
Website : https://www.carilionclinic.org/