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Sunshine, fresh air, and the unofficial kickoff to health fair season are finally here! It’s a wonderful time to come together, focus on wellness, and enjoy all the energy this season brings. If your organization would like to advertise your upcoming event(s) in the newsletter, please let me know.
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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From Paper to Person: Mastering Résumés & Interviews
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Date: Thursday, May 7
Description: Turn your résumé into a powerful first impression and your interview into a confident conversation. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to craft a compelling résumé that highlights your strengths and practice interview strategies that help you stand out to employers. Whether you're new to the workforce or looking to make a change, this session will help you present your best self—on paper and in person.
Facilitator: Brookes Sims, One-Stop Center Manager, Virginia Career Works-Charlottesville
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM
Format: In-person at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department's Prindle Conference Room (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903)
*Note: Bring your laptop with your résumé to receive feedback.
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Hiring Organization: Albemarle County - Department of Social Services
Job Position/Title: Self-Sufficiency Specialist III – Senior Family Services Worker
Location: Albemarle County, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Fluvanna County - Department of Social Services
Job Position/Title: Family Services Specialist I/II
Location: Fork Union, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Greene County - Department of Social Services
Job Position/Title: Benefit Programs Supervisor
Location: Ruckersville, VA
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Hiring Organization: International Rescue Committee
Location: Hybrid/Charlottesville, VA |
Job Position/Title: Health Navigator
Job Position/Title: Housing Specialist
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten
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Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate III/Peer Recovery Specialist
Location: Fluvanna, VA
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate III (Peer Support Specialist)
Location: Lovingston, VA
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Hiring Organization: Sentara Health
Job Position/Title: Community Health Worker
Location: Charlottesville, 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
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The Blue Ridge Health District will provide back-to-school vaccinations for rising 6th through 12th graders on Saturday, April 25 from 8 to 11 AM at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903 Door #1). HPV, Tdap, and meningococcal (MCV) vaccines will be available.
Appointments can be made by calling 434-972-6269, and walk-ins are also welcome. For questions, email Hope Peritz.
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A Senior Health & Wellness Expo will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Brooks Family YMCA (151 McIntire Park Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22902).
This free event offers a variety of resources and activities for adults 50+, including:
- Information tables on nutrition, transportation, disease management, caregiving, and more
- Educational sessions on wills, safety, long-term care, and medication review (bring your medications for a pharmacist consultation)
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Short fitness classes such as Tai Chi, balance, and chair yoga
Light refreshments will be provided. Come for part or stay for the entire event - no registration required! For more information, contact Jeri Evans (434-270-7535) or Jackie Martin (434-243-8352).
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This year’s ReadyKids Community Block Party, KidChella for Well-Being, will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM outside ReadyKids' Charlottesville location (1000 E. High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902).
The event is designed to engage families and introduce holistic, developmentally appropriate experiences grounded in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, financial, and occupational.
Families can expect a variety of interactive stations, creative activities, bounce houses, sensory experiences, and community partner resources. Free food, giveaways, and opportunities for youth talent from the community will also be available. For questions, email Shanice Bradford.
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Join us at one of BRHD's local health departments for free Rapid REVIVE! Naloxone Training. Each event is free and will provide free naloxone to those who complete the brief training. Rapid in-home HIV test kits, free fentanyl/xylazine/benzodiazepines testing strips, condoms, lock boxes, and medication disposal bags will also be available. These events are open to everyone and occur on a monthly basis. No pre-registration required!
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Tuesday, May 12 from 3 to 4 PM at Greene County Health Department
- 50 Standard St., Standardsville, VA 22973
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Monday, May 18 from 3 to 4 PM at Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
- 1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903, Door #1
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Wednesday, May 20 from 1 to 3 PM at Nelson County Health Department
- 1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA 22922
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Wednesday, May 20 from 3 to 4 PM at Louisa County Health Department
- 101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa VA 23093
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Wednesday, May 27 from 1 to 3 PM at Fluvanna County Health Department
- 132 Main St., Palmyra VA 22963
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The Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903) is hosting a free sexually transmitted infection (STI) Test & Go event on Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30 to 6 PM (or until capacity is met).
These free walk-in STI testing events are held from 4:30 to 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Testing is available for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C. Free safer sex items are also available. Testing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity. No treatment or exams will be performed at this event. For more information about Test & Go or other similar services, visit BRHD's Sexual Health Services webpage.
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- Introduction to Outreach Methods and Strategies
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Introduction to Interviewing for CHWs
- Introduction to Ethics for CHWs
- Introduction to HIPAA for CHWs
- Trauma-Informed Conversations
- Use of Public Health Concepts and Approaches
These courses provide valuable knowledge and practical skills to support CHWs in their work and professional development. To learn more and access these resources, visit NEPHTC’s CHW Training Resources page.
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Healthy Families at ReadyKids is a home visiting program for families expecting a baby or who have a newborn. All services are provided free of charge. No documentation or income information is required, and there are no income limits!
The program serves families in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Nelson, and Buckingham. Healthy Families partners with caregivers to support overall family functioning, strengthen parent–child interaction, and promote healthy child development through regular home visits.
Although services typically begin during pregnancy or in the newborn period, support can continue until the child enters full-time preschool or reaches age five.
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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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