Field-Based Community Health Advocate

Christian Community Health Center; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Christian Community Health Center is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) - Contractor to join our frontline care team serving Southside Chicago communities.

You will conduct home visits, community outreach, and point-of-care screenings (A1c, glucose, blood pressure), document in the EHR, support appointment scheduling, and connect patients with SDOH resources to close care gaps and improve engagement.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Strong communication skills

Cultural humility

Health screenings

Care coordination

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Christian Community Health Center is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) - Contractor to join our frontline care team serving Southside Chicago communities.

You will conduct home visits, community outreach, and point-of-care screenings (A1c, glucose, blood pressure), document in the EHR, support appointment scheduling, and connect patients with SDOH resources to close care gaps and improve engagement.