Community Health Worker - Contractor

Cchc Online; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FQHC is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) - Contractor to support Southside Chicago residents by conducting health screenings (A1c, glucose, blood pressure), connecting patients to social determinants of health (SDOH) resources, and coordinating care within the FQHC care team.

The CHW will perform outreach in homes, shelters, churches, schools, and public spaces, document activities in the EHR, assist with scheduling and warm handoffs to clinical teams, and participate in team huddles and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of community outreach, patient engagement, or care coordination experience.
• Ability to conduct health screenings and follow basic clinical protocols.
• Strong communication skills and cultural humility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach in homes, shelters, churches, schools, and public spaces.
• Document screenings and outreach activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Facilitate appointment scheduling and warm handoffs to clinical teams.
• Complete SDOH screenings and connect patients to internal and external resources.
• Support care transitions and follow-up needs for high-risk patients.
• Participate in team huddles, case conferences, and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Community outreach

Patient engagement

Care coordination

Health screening

Cultural humility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Community Health Worker (CHW) - Contractor is a trusted frontline member of the FQHC care team, responsible for community outreach, point-of-care testing (A1c, glucose, blood pressure), scheduling support, and connecting patients to social determinants of health (SDOH) resources. The CHW works directly with Southside Chicago residents to close care gaps, support chronic disease management, and improve patient engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach in homes, shelters, churches, schools, and public spaces.
• Document screenings and outreach activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Facilitate appointment scheduling and warm handoffs to clinical teams.
• Complete SDOH screenings and connect patients to internal and external resources.
• Support care transitions and follow-up needs for high-risk patients.
• Participate in team huddles, case conferences, and quality-improvement activities.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Southside Chicago neighborhoods and cultural dynamics.
• 1+ year of community outreach, patient engagement, or care coordination experience.
• Ability to conduct health screenings and follow basic clinical protocols.
• Strong communication skills and cultural humility.
• Reliable transportation for community fieldwork.

Preferred

• Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) or willingness to obtain within 6-12 months.
• Experience working with Medicaid populations and community-based organizations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Field-based community outreach (60-70%) and clinic-based work (30-40%).
• May require walking, lifting up to 20 lbs., and working outdoors.