Community Health Worker, Mobile Farmer's Market at Virta Health

Voorhees, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma
Demonstrated interest in community, social justice, public health and/or local economies
Ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; ability to treat all people with equity and respect
Able to work independently and interdependently with other staff and volunteers
Basic computer skills and knowledge of community resources preferred
Excellent customer service skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic team atmosphere
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
Certifications per hiring department requirements (e.g., ServSafe Certification)
May require a valid Driver's License
Adaptable, kind, comfortable engaging with community members, actively involved in moving inventory, and working outdoors in all types of weather

Responsibilities

Develop relationships, conduct preventative health screenings, provide health-related education and resource information to members of the community
Educate and/or enroll patients and/or community members to needed programs and services, track appointments, and provide follow-up for missed appointments and opportunities, complete data as needed
General clerical duties, inventory/order of supplies, attend resource events and display set up
Support the Mobile Farmer’s Market by delivering fresh food directly to neighborhoods and working closely with the mobile unit collaborative team

Skills

Community Outreach

Health Education

Customer Service

Food Distribution

Event Coordination

Public Health

Patient Engagement

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$362.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Flexible work hours & time off policy

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Free Virta treatment & family discount

Internet, home office, learning & development stipends

Employee resource groups

401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.

Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.

Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.

Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.

Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.

Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.

Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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