Community Health Worker I

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, Advent Health as a Community Health Worker .

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work across neighborhoods in Chicago’s South Side to address social determinants of health (conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, etc. that affect a wide range of health outcomes and risks), and assist community members with navigation to preventable cancer screening services.

Under the direction and guidance of the Supervisor of Community Health Workers & Special Programs in The University of Chicago Medicine’s, the CHW will be responsible for providing health education and case management services to individuals, families and community members eligible for annual preventative cancer screenings. 

Essential Job Functions:

• To proactively engage targeted patient/community member populations around health issue areas. This may take place in a hospital, clinic, homes, or various community setting and requires the individual to understand the health issue areas specific to preventable cancer screening and to be an effective communicator to reach the underserved population.• Promote community partnerships and support of resources from local organizations to implement and provide services and activities to the patients/community members you serve.• To follow up (via phone or in person) with patients and community populations on their needed care, referrals and services to appropriately manage their specific chronic conditions and promote self-management practices. • To track patients/community members and report progress on activities and services provided on an aggregate level. Also includes CHW tracking their day-to-day activities and reporting them to Office of Community Engagement and Cancer Health Equity (OCECHE), the Manager of Community Benefit and CHW Program Supervisor.• Proactively participate in UCM program design and planning around the community health worker program to most effectively execute the program.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have High School diploma or GED• Familiarity with and experience working in Chicago’s West and/or Southside communities • Passion for and dedication to working with community members• Punctual, reliable and willing to learn• Must have a valid Driver’s License and own a car• 1 year health education experience preferred• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel• Proactive learner that feels comfortable in different environments

Position Details:• Job Type/FTE: 1.0 FTE• Shift: 8 hr. Days• Work Location: Burr Ridge• Unit/Department: Center for Transformative Care • CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.