Community Health Worker - Maternal Health

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring a Community Health worker- Maternal Health.

Overview:

Healthy Families of the Blue Ridge is seeking a compassionate and motivated Home Visitor to join our Community Health team. This grant-funded role provides ongoing home visiting and prevention services focusing on child development, education, and resource coordination for at-risk families enrolled in the Healthy Families program. This position serves as a trusted liaison between Sentara Health and pregnant and postpartum individuals within the community.

The role integrates community health outreach with culturally responsive perinatal services to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, reduce disparities, and address social determinants of health. Responsibilities include providing education, advocacy, emotional support, care coordination, and system navigation throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

• College coursework in child development, social work, or related field (preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (Required)

Experience

• 1 year of experience working with children and families (preferred)

• Knowledge of infant and child development (preferred)

• Willingness to work with culturally diverse populations

• Bilingual - English and Spanish (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide regular home visits to participating families, focusing on building relationships, child development education, and parenting support
• Coordinate services and community resources for families
• Deliver prevention services tailored to meet the needs of at-risk families
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of family interactions and progress
• Collaborate with Healthy Families Supervisor and broader team to support program goals
• Engage in reflective practices and regular supervision

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.