_*Why work with CCEVA?*_
_Want to make a difference and leave work knowing that you made a difference in someone’s life? Then working at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia (CCEVA) may be the place for you!_
_Here at CCEVA, we work together as a team to create a supportive and safe environment to better serve and help our community.
Come work with us and help us make a difference and be part of that positive change!_
*Job Description*
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia is searching for a Full - time Life Coach for our Health & Community department to work out of Chesapeake Regional Hospital.
The primary job of the Life Coach is to connect patients with chronic illnesses to a primary care physician and resources in the community, and to coordinate the delivery of case management services to patients identified by Chesapeake Regional Emergency Department.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, an effective problem solver, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
*Requirements*
* Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, Emergency Medical Technician, or LPN
* Two to three years of experience in human services, case management and/or work with families
* Experience working with multicultural communities in a culturally competent manner.
* Proficient with computers
* Must have a valid Virginia driver's license.
* A commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
* Must agree to and pass a drug test, TB skin test, background check and present current driving record.
*Duties*
* Connect patients with chronic diseases to a Primary Care Home (PCH) and counsel on
* importance of using PCH instead of ED (Emergency Department) to handle routine care
* of diseases.
* Connect high utilizers of the ED to a Primary Care Home (PCH) and counsel on importance of
* using PCH instead of ED to handle routine care of diseases.
* Provide reminder calls to Life Coach Patients for their upcoming appointments; evaluate any barriers keeping them from going to appointment and work with patients to remove barriers.
* Provide follow up calls to ensure patients went to their appointment and if they liked the
* physician and will be going back for continued service.
* Arrange or Provide transportation to appointments when necessary.
*Salary & Benefits*
* Full benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance.
* Company paid life and long-term disability insurance.
* 401(k)
* Paid vacation and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays
* Opportunities for advancement and more!
_*\*We are a drug free environment\**_
*If interested, please send cover letter and resume to: hr@cceva.
org*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.
00 - $36,000.
00 per year
Ability to Relocate:
* Chesapeake, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person