Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program - September 2026 Cohort

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development

$250 Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is offering a one-year Community Health Worker Apprentice program aimed at providing participants with both experience and training to complete their CHW Certificate. Ideal candidates should be at least 18 years old and enrolled in a relevant certificate program.

Participants will receive on-the-job training and develop essential skills while working closely with hospital operations and staff. The role embodies Northwestern Medicine's mission and involves project completion related to various hospital functions.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Current enrollment in a certificate program.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management.

Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Salary range: $18.00 - $18.00 hourly. 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 our Benefits section 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

Community Health Worker Apprentice

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 CHW Certificate. We are seeking candidates that have either completed or are in the process of obtaining a CHW certificate. Selected candidates will participate in a cohort‑based apprenticeship program with a unified start date of September 16th, 2026.

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

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

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.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.