Community Health Advocate

Franciscan Alliance • Munster, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Advocate works in Franciscan Health’s HIV/HEP B Clinic at the Munster Campus, providing direct patient care in an outpatient setting and supporting patients’ access to care and resources. The role focuses on quality measures, community outreach, and resource allocation, and requires an understanding of medical terminology. Franciscan funds the certification process. The schedule is Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Observed holidays are off. The position offers professional development opportunities, an enhanced benefits package, a pay structure that rewards experience and expertise, a collaborative work environment, and a focus on work-life balance and evidence-based care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• ASP​​IN-affiliated Community Health Worker certification is required within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Community Health Worker certification.
• Certification through the Illinois Community Health Worker Advisory Board.
• Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
• Support community outreach and resource allocation.
• Focus on quality measures.
• Connect patients with care and resources.

Benefits

• Franciscan-funded certification process.
• Observed holidays off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package.
• Pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED