Community Health Worker

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department:
Community Health Worker Hub

Work Type:
Full Time On-Site (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 2nd Including some weekends

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (1:00:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job‑related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for operationalizing Rush’s social determinant of health and chronic disease strategy within the community. The CHW will be a liaison to community members and patients as well as community partners, and conduct health and/or social determinant screenings, provide telephonic and in‑person navigation services and self‑management support in the community and in the Rush clinical settings such as primary care and/or the emergency department as needed.

The CHW will also assist with different community initiatives such as health programming or other health promotion efforts as needed.

Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Qualities we are seeking include cultural humility, ability to build trustful relationships with clients, nonjudgmental and empathetic listener; shows compassion and respect. Shows acceptance of people and their life journey. Demonstrates passion and commitment. Understands strengths and challenges of their community and which strategies will work best.

This is a patient‑facing role covering the inpatient hospital side and emergency room.

Works with Food is Medicine Program and refer patients to the Food is Medicine Department.

• A high school graduate or GED.
• 1-2 years of experience of working in community settings as a community health worker or navigator is desirable.
• The ability to work independently and solve problems along with strong multi‑tasking, organization, communication, and expertise with information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with care‑management‑related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources.
• Must be comfortable working in a variety of settings, with people’s different living situations, and across all levels of socio‑economic status.
• Experience in diverse community settings preferred in particular Chicago’s West Side.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interviewing skills.
• Applicant must live in the Chicagoland area, have their own transportation with proof of current auto insurance, be able to navigate the Chicagoland area, and be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication.

• Experience in community service through volunteering, internships, committee service, community networks, etc.
• Commitment to teamwork, collaborative approach and customer service focus preferred.
• Experience working in and/or with communities of color.
• Bilingual/bicultural including Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin speaking ability desired but not required.

• Provide health education and information in order to assist clients in achieving health goals by discussing behavioral risk factors, recommended lifestyle changes, and ways to reduce barriers to treatment adherence.
• Create tailored strategies for addressing community health concerns by assisting clients to overcome obstacles to care.
• Build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self‑sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, counseling, social support and advocacy.
• Address barriers that inhibit…