Community Health Worker

Title: Community Health Worker

State Role Title: DIRECT SERVICE ASSOCIATE III

Hiring Range: $40000 $55000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:LORD FAIRFAX HQ

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

The Lord Fairfax Health District is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join the Population Health team serving all district localities with a base office at 10 Baker Street Winchester VA 22601. This position is a fulltime salaried Community Health Worker with a primary focus on improving maternal and child health outcomes in the district. This position will play a key role in making communityfocused health campaigns more effective while providing health education care coordination and advocacy services to pregnant women and children. CHWs can improve maternal care infant health and reduce disparities as well as can help reach highrisk individuals and improve the quality of care.

A valid State Drivers License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency. This position requires availability between standard working hours of 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend work periods.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health: Knowledge of the various social
economic and environmental factors that influence individual and
community health including disparities in access to resources and services.
Knowledge of Mental/Behavioral Health: Familiarity with the impact of
mental and behavioral health on physical health outcomes including an
understanding of common mental health issues and how they intersect with
physical health needs.
Knowledge of Public Health Principles: Basic knowledge of public health
practices epidemiology disease prevention health promotion and social
service systems including the roles of government agencies and community
organizations in addressing health needs.
Community Experience: Experience working with priority or underserved
communities with an understanding of relevant unique challenges and
resources.
Cultural Competency: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse
populations recognizing and respecting cultural norms practices and values
within the community.
Effective Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
in both written and verbal formats using plain language that is accessible to
individuals from diverse backgrounds. This includes the ability to adapt
communication styles to meet the needs of different communities served.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive
working relationships with colleagues community members and
stakeholders. Strong team collaboration skills and the ability to work
effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Technology Proficiency: Ability to operate a personal computer and use
internetbased tools and applications for data entry communication and
research.

Additional Considerations

Proficiency in a second language (especially relevant languages in the
community served) is highly preferred to effectively communicate with a
broader population.
Previous experience in a public health or communitybased agency
environment with familiarity in coordinating services and supporting public
health initiatives.
Community Health Worker (CHW) certification or the ability to obtain one
after hire.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and EVerify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed mailed or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to positionspecific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Karla Fillmore

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.