Community Health Worker I

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) at UChicago Medicine will work across neighborhoods in Chicago’s South Side to address social determinants of health and assist community members with navigation to preventable cancer screening services. Under the direction and guidance of the Supervisor of Community Health Workers, the CHW will be responsible for providing health education and case management services to eligible individuals, families, and community members.

Requirements

• 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
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proactive learner that feels comfortable in different environments

Nice To Haves

• 1 year health education experience preferred

Responsibilities

• To proactively engage targeted patient/community member populations around health issue areas. This may take place in hospitals, clinic, homes, or various community settings.
• 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.
• Proactively participate in UCM program design and planning around the community health worker program to most effectively execute the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees