Community Health Worker

Community Health WorkerThe Loudoun County Health Department is seeking an engaged, community centered Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our Population Health team. CHWs play a vital role in strengthening community wellbeing, promoting health equity, and connecting residents to the services and supports that help them thrive. Grounded in culturally responsive public health practice, the CHW position blends field-based outreach, client navigation, and health education with strong documentation and collaborative teamwork. While many activities take place directly with community members, the role also requires substantial behind the scenes preparation, resource coordination, and reliable follow-through to ensure smooth service delivery. Working closely with community partners, internal teams, and residents across diverse settings, CHWs help identify needs, reduce barriers, and amplify community voices—bringing curiosity, compassion, professionalism, and respect to every interaction. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Maintain a welcoming, dependable, and professional presence at community events, health fairs, and outreach activities.Build trust with residents while providing culturally appropriate health education tailored to audience needs and literacy levels.Support individuals and families by navigating health, social, and community systems; making appropriate referrals; and following up on identified needs.Document interactions, referrals, follow ups, and case notes accurately and on time—helping meet program, grant, and reporting requirements.Share insights on community challenges, patterns, or emerging needs to strengthen workflows, resource pathways, and service delivery.Represent the program with cultural humility and professionalism, contributing to special projects, health promotion events, and emergency response activities.Collaborate with team members, partners, and community agencies to coordinate services and support outreach efforts.Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community — that's The Loudoun Difference.Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government! ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.Equal Employment Opportunity Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.Reasonable Accommodation Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email Human Resources.