Community Health Worker (Bilingual-Spanish)
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assess community health needs and provide education on health topics and healthy behaviors across settings including home visits, clinics, and community events. Utilize the EMR system to identify patient needs and social determinants of health, then assist members in accessing medical services, medications, and social resources. Collaborate with families to set goals and develop individualized plans while providing case management and ensuring follow-up until issues are resolved. Maintain accurate records of all interactions and prepare program data and reports to inform grant applications. Build trusting relationships with community members and stakeholders to advance program goals and participate in professional development and health promotion events.
Required Qualifications
- Flexible work schedule
- Travel throughout the Chicagoland area
- Weekdays 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Occasional weekend/evening work
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Bilingual in Spanish
- At least 1 year of experience in community health, health education, case management, administration, medical assisting, or certified nursing assistant work
- Up-to-date vaccinations as defined by the CDC, including influenza and COVID-19
- Ability to work in various settings, including home visits, community events, clinics, and hospital partner sites
- Manual dexterity for various duties (e.g., typing, lifting up to 15 lbs.)
- Ability to provide health education in individual and group settings
- Ability to coordinate non-clinical care under supervision
- Punctual, reliable, and eager to learn
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years of direct patient care or community/patient health experience
- 2 years of health education and navigation experience in a behavioral health setting
- CHW Certification
- Strong proficiency with an EMR system (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Sharepoint, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity and/or experience working with Chicago's West Side and/or South Side communities (residents preferred)
- Passion for working with community members and providers
- Strong interpersonal skills to connect and build trust with diverse populations
- Commitment to racial and health equity
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