The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is seeking to hire, train, and deploy a team of Community Health Workers across Fairfax County, Virginia who will work as an integrated part of the Health Services Team at Fairfax County Health Department.

The FCHD is looking for CHWs to work directly with individual clients identified by the County or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) by linking them with community resources to aid in the adoption of healthy behaviors. Under the direction of the Public Health Nurse (PHNIII) and Social Services Specialist (SSSII/III), the CHW will assist with increasing health literacy and self-efficacy. This role establishes trusting relationships with clients, caregivers, and families while providing support and encouragement in the client’s home, community, and clinic settings. This role collaborates with the health care team, providers, and community partners to support Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or GED issued by state department of education
• Two years of work related to health and human services or relevant community volunteer experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally and gain trust with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress
• Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Fluency in English and Spanish (the communities served are 85% Spanish speaking only)
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with or accessing community resources and human services in Fairfax County

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be able to work onsite locally and have ready access to high-speed internet to be able to work remotely.

This role requires field work, and work in environments where working in a face-to-face interaction with clients occurs, including home visits.

Candidates must be proficient in the use of mobile phones and computer applications.

Regular access to a vehicle for travel between worksites and communities within Fairfax County is needed.

Work Locations may include (but not limited to):

• South County Building: 8350 Richmond Hwy, #301 and #233 Alexandria, VA 22309
• The Merrifield Health Center: 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, # 450 Fairfax, VA 22031
• Springfield District Office: Cary Building 8136 Old Keene Mill Road, 1st Floor, #A 100, Springfield, VA 22152
• Lake Anne Building: 11484 Washington Plaza West Suite 340 B. Reston, VA 20190
• Herndon/Reston District Office 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, #100, Reston, VA 20190
• North County: Sully Center 13800 Wall Road, Herndon, VA 20171

This is designated a temporary position and is contingent upon the availability of funding. Shift work may be required with hours during evenings and weekends.

COMPENSATION

$25.15 hourly

About the Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI)

The Institute for Public Health Innovation is a regional non-profit organization that develops multi-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the public’s health and well-being across Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. IPHI’s work strengthens health systems and policy, enhances conditions that promote health, and strengthens government and community capacity to ensure equitable health opportunities for all.

This job has been posted by TalentBoost on behalf of the Institute for Public Health Innovation. TalentBoost is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of TalentBoost not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.