Consortium Peer Advocate - Maternal & Child Health

Access Community Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Community Health Network in Chicago seeks a Consortium Peer Advocate, MCH, to support Westside Healthy Start patients and co-chair the consortium efforts. This grant-funded role focuses on empowering families, coordinating care, and connecting clients to maternal health services.

You will work closely with the Program Coordinator, MCH, provide education, follow-up, and help advance community partnerships while reporting on program activities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Past or current Westside Healthy Start participant.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and documenting an annual action plan to address barriers to care.
• Attend Westside Healthy Start meetings and events.
• Provide case management to assigned patients under the Westside Healthy Start curriculum.
• Coordinate referrals and connect patients to community resources.

Skills

Case management

Health education

Communication

Community outreach

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

Position Summary

The grant-funded, Consortium Peer Advocate, Maternal & Child Health (MCH) serves as the co-chair of the Westside Healthy Start Community Consortium and carries a small caseload of Westside Healthy Start patients. The Consortium Peer Advocate, MCH will assist patients in accessing maternal health services and support patient empowerment through health education and coaching. The Consortium Peer Advocate, MCH will assist Program Coordinator, MCH in the development and execution of the Westside Healthy Start Community Consortium.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Assist Program Coordinator, MCH in the development, execution, and documentation of an annual action plan that addresses barriers to care, improves the local perinatal care system, and addresses social determinates of health.
• Assist in the planning and execution of, and attend, all Westside Healthy Start Consortium meetings and events.
• Participate in national Healthy Start training opportunities and events.
• Provide case management services in accordance with the Westside Healthy Start curriculum to patients that have been assigned or referred to Westside Healthy Start.
• Provide ongoing follow-up with patients and/or service providers to determine whether patients have accessed services. Follow-up should be continuous from initial identification through case closure.
• Serve as part of the patient’s care team and support health center operations and attainment of organizational metrics.
• Establish effective and respectful relationships with patients, clinic staff, and community organizations and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing/maintaining community referral relationships through community outreach and effectively connecting patients and families to community resources. This can include, but is not limited to, hosting a table at community events, attending community partner meetings, and building relationships in the local community.
• Engage in community planning groups and/or meetings to support the local perinatal health system.
• Complete documentation and data entry as needed to assure optimal patient care and program reporting.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Past or current program participants in Westside Healthy Start
• CPR/Basic Life Support Certification

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process.

The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.