Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers will primarily be working out in the community with specific target populations. CHW's will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other

agencies to improve patient care and outcomes.

Any combination of 3 years health/social services experience and/or education * Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation * Background check and fingerprinting * Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) encouraged to apply

Key Responsibilities:

Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; volunteer resources and the practices associated with using volunteers, operations, functions, policies and procedures associated with the department or program area, procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations Identify and apply appropriate role definition and skilled boundaries * Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place * Work collaboratively and effectively within a team * Establish positive, supportive relationships with participants and provide feedback

Candidates must live in the Chicagoland area.