Community Health Worker

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Chicago is seeking a Community Health Worker to deliver comprehensive prevention and health services addressing medical and educational needs for communities facing barriers, including LGBTQ+ individuals, Latine communities, youth, and people who use substances.

You will collaborate with prevention staff, clinicians, and outreach teams to provide education, facilitate testing and treatment, connect clients to essential services, and help reduce health disparities

Qualifications

• Deliver prevention and health services addressing medical and educational needs.
• Focus on communities facing barriers such as LGBTQ+ individuals, Latine communities, youth, and people who use substances.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prevention and health services to clients.
• Facilitate testing and link clients to treatment.
• Provide health education and connect clients to essential services.
• Coordinate care with prevention staff, clinicians, and outreach teams.

Skills

Community outreach

Health education

Cultural competency

Advocacy

Job description

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people's lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF's core values are:

• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What's Right

Please review our Advocacy page for the latest news on how AHF is Fighting for What's Right! Advocacy News.

Benefits at AHF

AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health.

Contribution Profile

JOIN US FOR OUR HIRING EVENT!

Date: Thursday, September 3rd from 11:00AM-4:00PM

Location: Out of the Closet Thrift Store

1709 E 53rd Street, Chicago, IL

** Please bring a copy of your resume and ask for Angela upon arrival **

The Community Health Worker contributes to AHF by delivering comprehensive prevention and health services that address both medical and educational needs, particularly for communities facing systemic barriers such as LGBTQ+ individuals, Latine communities, youth, and people who use substances. Through their direct work providing care, facilitating testing and treatment, offering education, and linking clients to essential services, they build trust and empower people to take charge of their health. Their compassionate and culturally responsive approach helps reduce disparities and advances AHF's mission to promote health equity and dignity for all.

The Community Health Worker enhances the reputation of AHF by serving as a trusted and compassionate representative within the community. Through their culturally responsive approach and dedication to meeting people where they are, they build strong relationships and foster trust in AHF's services. By empowering individuals with knowledge, connecting them to care, and providing respectful, high-quality support, they reinforce AHF's reputation as an organization committed to health equity, dignity, and the well-being of those impacted by HIV.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as the Community Health Worker, it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF, we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The Community Health Worker will work as part of a close-knit team to ensure clients receive seamless, comprehensive care and support. By collaborating with prevention staff, clinicians, and outreach teams, they help coordinate services and share insights that strengthen program impact. Their teamwork fosters an environment of mutual respect, open communication, and shared purpose, allowing the department to effectively reach communities, reduce health disparities, and advance AHF's mission together.

AHF Commitment

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.

Compensation

23.50

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