Community Outreach Worker (Bilingual)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East is seeking a dedicated Community Outreach Worker to join our team. This role supports health equity by connecting with clients in homes, clinics, and community settings to improve access to care.

You will educate communities, help identify barriers, and coordinate care plans, contributing to Inova's mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

• Communicates program purpose and impact to clients and advocates for community health equity.
• Identifies socio-economic factors affecting health and develops management plans.
• Supports understanding care plans, instructions, and adherence.
• Addresses barriers to care and provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in accessing health services and navigating care options.
• Works with clients in homes, communities, clinics, and ER settings.
• Motivates client engagement in health and well-being.
• Collects and reports community data and collaborates on health programs.

Skills

Communication

Health Education

Cultural Competency

Advocacy

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East Hospital is looking for a dedicated Community Outreach Worker to join the team. This role is Ft - Days Vary

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost

Community Outreach Worker Job Responsibilities

Communicates the program’s purpose and impact to clients and advocates for individual and community health equity. Helps clients identify socio-economic factors affecting their health and develop management plans. Supports clients in understanding care plans and instructions. Identifies and addresses barriers to care for individuals. Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education.

Assists clients in accessing health services (e.g., medical home, overcoming care barriers).

Assists clients in homes, communities, clinics, and ER settings. Offers care, support, follow-up, and education in community settings.

Motivates clients to engage actively in their health and well-being.

Collects, tracks, and reports community data and benefits. Executes and supports evidence-based community health programs. Contributes to departmental goals and adheres to policies, procedures, and safety standards. Ensures compliance with governmental and accreditation regulations. Documents client encounters, activities, service plans, and outcomes. Maintains comprehensive electronic client files (notes, release of information, assessments).

Provides instruction on the appropriate use of medical homes and social services. Educates clients on appropriate Emergency Room use and alternative resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School or GED

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 692590
• Job Category Patient Services
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East