Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program - Fall 2026 Cohort

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement ($10,000/yr)

Student Loan Repayment ($10,000)

Professional Development ($1,000)

Wellbeing Fund ($250)

Matching 401(k)

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking candidates for a one-year Community Health Worker Apprenticeship program. The role combines on-the-job training with coursework to complete your CHW certificate.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint), and be enrolled in or recently completed a CHW certificate program (within the last 6 months).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product suite (e.g., Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint).
• Current enrollment in Community Health Worker certificate program or recently completed within last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine.
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows for the successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Participation in activities designed for the development of apprentices during their assignment at Northwestern Medicine.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Community Health WorkerApprentice reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This one-year apprenticeship program at Northwestern Medicine will provide each participant with both experience and training. The program consists of on-the-job training while attending courses to complete your Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate. We are seeking candidates that have either completed or in process of obtaining a CHW certificate.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine.
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows for the successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Participation in activities designed for the development of apprentices during their assignment at Northwestern Medicine.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product suite (e.g., Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint).
• Current enrollment in Community Health Worker certificate program or recently completed within last 6 months.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

Internship roles are not eligible for benefits