Community Health Worker Maternal Mortality VDHWP022

Job description

Title: Community Health Worker Maternal Mortality VDHWP022 State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III Hiring Range: 48,000.00 - 52,000.00: Pay Band: 3: Agency: Virginia Department of Health: Location: WEST PIEDMONT-FRANKLIN: Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: The Community Health Worker (CHW) is an integral member of the health district public health team, providing support to individuals and families both in clinic settings and within the community. The CHW works to connect community members to essential resources and services, with the goal of improving overall health and enhancing quality of life. Serving as a liaison between the community and healthcare services, the CHW focuses on providing culturally sensitive care and communication, especially to priority populations. Key responsibilities include facilitating health improvement initiatives, health promotion and education, and the development and support of health programs. The CHW plays a critical role in disease prevention activities, capacity building, and service coordination. They are also involved in program evaluation to assess effectiveness and community...