Community Health Navigator

Breakthrough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness West is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve on Chicago’s west side, connecting patients with medical care and local resources.

You will maintain a steady caseload, perform health assessments, coordinate referrals, and educate community members about primary care and social determinants of health. The role requires occasional evenings/weekends and works onsite at multiple centers in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Complete Health Risk Assessments (HRA) with patients living in target zip codes
• Complete monthly CBO follow-ups for qualified candidates
• Maintain 80 monthly CBO follow-ups/HRAs for qualified candidates
• Assist with community resources and scheduling appointments
• Educate community members on the importance of engaging in primary care
• Educate on disease states inclusive of group and individual opportunities
• Refer to Medical Home CHWs at nearby Wellness West primary care practices for ongoing follow up and engagement with a primary care provider
• Follow up with patients referred to primary care
• Accurately document patient information, assessments, and referrals
• Help address social determinants of health
• Attend ongoing training and learning related to job position and duties
• Participate in Multidisciplinary team meeting weekly
• Follow-up with internal and external referrals

Job description

Wellness West is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve on Chicago’s west side, connecting patients with medical care and local resources.

You will maintain a steady caseload, perform health assessments, coordinate referrals, and educate community members about primary care and social determinants of health. The role requires occasional evenings/weekends and works onsite at multiple centers in Chicago.