Community Health Worker
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Healthcare
Community Health, Health Education & Promotion, Mental Health
Job Description
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Community Health Worker Hub
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (1:30 PM - 9:30 PM)
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Pay Range: $21.61 - $30.53 per hour
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Summary:
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 role is a grant-funded contract position with potential for job continuation depending on funding.
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