Public Health Associate Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW)/Diabetes Prevention Coach with case management experience to support individuals at risk for diabetes through education, care coordination, and ongoing engagement. This role is essential to advancing our diabetes prevention and chronic disease management initiatives and plays a key part in improving patient outcomes while supporting program growth and sustainability.

The ideal candidate is communityfocused, highly organized, comfortable with documentation and followup, and experienced in working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidencebased Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Diabetes SelfManagement Education & Support (DSMES) services in alignment with CDC guidelines and clinical standards
• Support individuals and families across the continuum from prediabetes to chronic disease selfmanagement
• Facilitate engaging oneonone and group education sessions (inperson, virtual, or hybrid) focused on lifestyle change, nutrition, physical activity, and behavior support
• Coordinate care within MDPCP/EQIPPC or similar care delivery models, including followups, referrals, and closing care gaps
• Provide participantcentered case management, including care coordination, referrals, followup outreach, and ongoing support
• Identify and address social determinants of health and connect participants to appropriate communitybased resources
• Support participant enrollment, retention, and sustained engagement in diabetes prevention and selfmanagement programs
• Build trusting relationships that promote participation, goal setting, and longterm behavior change
• Track participant goals, progress, and outcomes using electronic health records or program databases
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with program, accreditation, and reporting requirements
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and program reporting efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certification or formal training as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or related role
• Certification or formal training as a Life Coach (preferred)
• Case management experience in healthcare, public health, or communitybased settings
• Experience working with individuals with or at risk for diabetes, prediabetes, or other chronic conditions
• Experience supporting communitybased prevention, care coordination, or selfmanagement efforts
• Experience supporting Diabetes SelfManagement Education and Support (DSMES) or similar chronic disease selfmanagement programs (preferred)
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including motivational interviewing and participant engagement
• Ability to build rapport, engage diverse populations, and support behavior change
  
• Comfortable with documentation, data tracking, and use of electronic health records or program databases
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• Familiarity with valuebased care or population health models such as MDPCP, PCMH, EQIPPC, or similar frameworks (preferred)
• Understanding of clinical quality metrics, performance measures, and reporting frameworks used in healthcare or public health programs
  

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with a reasonable notice.

Moderate degree of mental/visual stress involved. Concentrated periods of time spent using PC keyboard and viewing monitor. Will work some weekends, evenings or early hours to accommodate member needs.

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