Community Health Advocate

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Munster, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is hiring a Community Health Advocate to help connect patients with care and community resources while supporting healthier communities across Northwest Indiana. The position is based at the Munster Campus and serves the HIV/HEP B Clinic in an outpatient setting, providing direct patient care and supporting quality measures, community outreach, and resource allocation. The role requires an understanding of medical terminology. Franciscan will fund the required certification process. The position offers a consistent day-shift schedule, observed holidays off, professional development opportunities, an enhanced benefits package, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Community Health Worker certification through the Illinois Community Health Worker Advisory Board or Indiana Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) is required within one year.
• Understanding of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical assisting experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Community Health Worker certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Franciscan funds the certification process.
• Observed holidays off work.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure that rewards experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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