" Community Health Worker- Giles Giles, VA, US, 24134 Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day Facility: CGCH - Carilion Giles Community Hospital Requisition Number: 147846 How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Assesses patient needs and assists with providing access and navigation to inpatient, community-based, and/or clinic-based services to those identified as being at-risk of serious health conditions or high utilization of the Emergency Department based on social determinants of health. * Assists patients with accessing and navigating inpatient, community-based, and / or clinic-based services to those identified as being at-risk of serious health conditions or high utilization of the Emergency Department based on social determinants of health. * Uses person-centered / trauma-informed modalities including motivational interviewing to engage and identify needs. * Provides support, services, and ongoing coordination in addition to SMART goals and resource navigation. * Accompanies patients to appointments (health / medical, educational, legal, employment-related, or benefits-related,) when needed to advocate and promote recovery and wellness. * Facilitates communication and advocates for patients. * Maintains documentation on the electronic medical record in hospital system. What We Require: Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Two years of general work experience. 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. Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP must be obtained by end of supervised orientation and maintained Other Minimum Qualifications: Community Health Worker training must be successfully completed upon hire and reviewed annually. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance. Computer word-processing and data entry skills required. Strong collaboration skills. Must work well with other staff, community, and family members. Extremely reliable, dependable, punctual, and honest. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Experience using a smartphone, email and the internet is preferred. About Carilion 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. Requisition Number: 147846 Employment Status: Full time Location: CGCH - Carilion Giles Community Hospital Shift: Day Shift Details: Regular Business Hours. Occasional Evening/Weekend Recruiter: AMBER Z HAYDEN Recruiter Email: azhayden@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace. Carilion Total Rewards What matters to you is important to us-like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: * Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) * Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits * Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules * Remote Work Options * Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) * Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers * Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse * Discounts on childcare * Continued education and training Find more about Carilion Clinic's benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace. Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia Job Segment: Public Health, Emergency Medicine, EMR, Data Entry, ICU, Healthcare, Administrative