Community Health Navigator

South Side Healthy Community Organization; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO) seeks a Community Health Worker to educate, navigate care, and support social determinants of health in Chicago's South Side. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to bridge community members with medical partners, delivering health education and case management.

The CHW will travel across the Chicagoland area, provide services in homes, clinics, and community events, and help identify and address barriers to care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in community health, health education, case management, administration, medical assisting, or CNA work is required.
• Willingness to travel across Chicagoland and work varied shifts.
• CHW Certification preferred; CPR certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and provide health information to improve outcomes for community members.
• Offer health education in home visits, health fairs, clinics, hospitals, ER, and events.
• Utilize the EMR to identify patient needs and social determinants of health.
• Assist community members in accessing health services, social services, and resources.
• Provide case management with follow-up and referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare program data and reports.
• Build relationships with community members and stakeholders to advance goals.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Punctual and reliable

Commitment to health equity

Travel across Chicagoland

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems (Athena, Epic, Cerner)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO) seeks a Community Health Worker to educate, navigate care, and support social determinants of health in Chicago's South Side. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to bridge community members with medical partners, delivering health education and case management.

The CHW will travel across the Chicagoland area, provide services in homes, clinics, and community events, and help identify and address barriers to care.