COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Sinai Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Chicago is seeking a Community Health Worker I to provide health education, disease management education, and navigation services to patients and community residents under supervision.

The role emphasizes one-on-one and group education, case management under supervision, and building trust within Chicago's West Side and South Side communities, with a commitment to health equity and flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of health education, health care, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to provide health education, one-on-one and in groups.
• Familiarity with Chicago's West Side and/or South Side communities preferred.
• Commitment to racial and health equity.
• Punctual, reliable, and willing to learn.
• Valid driver’s license and own car preferred (required for some positions).
• Bilingual in Spanish may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide health education, disease management education, and navigation services to patients/community residents.
• Provide case management under supervision.
• Assist with health care and social services navigation.
• Hours are flexible and may include evenings and weekends scheduled in advance.

Skills

Health education

Case management

Community outreach

Trust-building

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB

Under supervision, the Community Health Worker I (CHW I) provides health education, disease management education, health care and social service navigation services, and/or case management services to patients/community residents

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

One year of health education, health care, or related experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ability to provide health education, one-on-one and in groups.

Ability to provide case management under supervision.

Familiarity with and/or experience with working in Chicago’s West Side and/or South Side communities (resident of West Side or South Side communities preferred).

Passion for and dedication to working with community members and providers.

Ability to connect and build trust with diverse patient/participant population.

Demonstrated commitment to racial and health equity.

Punctual, reliable, and willing to learn.

Working understanding of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Valid driver’s license and own car preferred (required for some positions).

Bilingual in Spanish may be required for some positions.

* Hours are flexible but will include some evening and weekend hours scheduled in advance. .