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As we transition into a brand-new year, I wanted to express my gratitude for the impactful work all of you do in our communities. Each day, you help people access the resources they need to live their healthiest life, and it truly makes our communities better and stronger.
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” - Edward Everett Hale
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Working with Unhoused Clients
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Date: February 3, 2025
Description: Providing general information on homelessness, BRACH's continuum of care, and resources available for the unhoused.
Facilitator: Shayla Washington, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless (BRACH)
Time: 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Format: In-person at Northside Library (705 Rio Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901) |
Networking Session
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Date: February 21, 2025
Description: We will spend the first thirty minutes hearing from the presenting organizations and learning how to make referrals for their services. The last thirty minutes will be spent informally connecting with each other.
Facilitators: Operation Hope, Caption Call, 211
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Format: In-person at the MJH Kessler Conference Room (595 Martha Jefferson Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911) |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse (PHN) - RN
Location: Nelson County, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse (PHN) - RN
Location: Louisa County, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Job Position/Title: Part-time Jobs Plus Success Coach ** Must be a Westhaven Community resident **
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Foothills Child Advocacy Center
Job Position/Title: Communications & Engagement Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Piedmont Housing Alliance
Job Position/Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Molina Healthcare
Job Position/Title: Community Connector
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Medical Center
Job Position/Title: Patient Advocate – Translator (Spanish)
Location: Arrington, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Micah Ecumenical Ministries
Job Position/Title: Healthcare Navigator
Location: Fredericksburg, VA |
If your organization is hiring for an outreach position, we would love to advertise the opportunity in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with a brief description and link to the job posting.
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News from Our Partners
Remember the Stress First Aid training offered by the Community Mental Health & Wellness Coalition (CMHWC)? They're partnering with UVA and Sentara to keep that momentum going through Wisdom, Wellbeing, and Peer Support Training (WWPST)!
WWPST provides a comprehensive approach that builds on the foundations of Stress First Aid to foster skills for professionals and support personnel dedicated to providing quality care to their communities. This three-tiered training program is designed to build the capacity for resilience and team support with individuals, in workplace/practice settings, and at institutional levels. All tier levels offer free continuing education credits (CEs) that can be used towards CHW recertification.
Tier 1: Individual Awareness Training
- Four self-paced virtual modules; 3.5 free CEs available
- These online modules teach participants to build peer support, recognize occupational stress for stress first aid, and identify/respond to unnecessary work stressors.
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Reserve your spot here.
Tier 2: Team Support Champion Training
- Virtual four-hour training; 16 free CEs available
- January 23 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM
- This free virtual training session will help you refine your skills in promoting well-being, offering stress first aid, and providing peer support.
- Participants must complete all Tier 1 modules to attend this training.
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Reserve your spot here.
Tier 3: Train the Trainer
- In-person two-day training; 16 free CEs available
- February 18 & 19 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM at Region Ten Community Services Board (500 Old Lynchburg Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903).
- This two-day program will certify you to facilitate foundational workshops and trainings, deepen your understanding of wisdom practices, and fine-tune your teaching skills.
- Parking is free. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. You must attend both sessions to become a certified trainer.
- Participants must complete all Tier 1 modules + one of the following: Stress First Aid Trainer, Team/Peer Champion, or Leader training to attend this training.
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Reserve your spot here.
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The Minority Health Consortium is recruiting 10 CHWs apprentices to join them in improving health outcomes for marginalized communities. This part-time paid apprenticeship will help empower individuals and families by connecting them with vital health resources. Use this link to apply and/or reach out to Juan Pierce with questions. |
If your organization has an upcoming event or training applicable to outreach workers, we would love to advertise it in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with the date, time, location, and a brief description of the event.
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