Community Health Worker

About the Organization At the South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO), we believe in transforming health and scaling new models of care to build a stronger, more vibrant, and empowered community. We are a key partner in a collaborative of 13 healthcare organizations on Chicago's South Side, all united by a single mission: to improve the health and well‑being of our community.
If you are guided by our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Communication, Accountability, and Respect, we invite you to join us.
SSHCO provides a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to promote a well-balanced lifestyle for our employees, including medical/dental/vision insurances, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

Req Number CAR-26-00008

Category Care Coordination

Position Community Health Worker

Open Date 9/9/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Pay Range $20-23 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Work Modality Onsite with occasional traveling work

Shift Various Shifts

The Community Health Worker (CHW), under the general supervision of the CHW Supervisor, provides health education, disease management education, health care and social service navigation services, and/or case management services to community members while assisting with identifying and addressing patient social determinant of health (SDOH) goals. The CHW will work within an interdisciplinary team and will serve as a bridge between the community members and medical network partners by building trusting relationships with the community members served by the assigned health center or program(s).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Assess needs and provide clear and pertinent information on health topics and healthy behaviors to improve health outcomes for community members.
• Offer health education to community members in various settings (home visits, health fairs, community outreach events, clinics, hospitals, ER, phone contact, etc.)
• Utilize the EMR system to identify patient health needs and social determinants of health that may be impacting their well‑being.
• Assist community members in accessing needed health services (doctors, appointments, medications, referrals, etc.), social services, and community resources.
• Work collaboratively with community members to set goals and develop individualized plans to achieve better health.
• Provide case management for individuals and families, ensuring follow‑up until issues are resolved or appropriate referrals are made.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with patients and community members following established data collection procedures.
• Prepare program data and reports (case studies, program evaluations) to inform grant applications and progress reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders to advance program goals.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, present at conferences, and assist with organizing health promotion events and activities as needed.
• Monitor and order project supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Flexible work schedule required. This position requires travel throughout the Chicagoland area. The typical schedule is weekdays 8:00am - 4:30pm but shifts may vary, and occasional weekend/evening work may be required.
• Education
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  High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Experience
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  • At least 1 year of experience in community health, health education, case management, administration, medical assisting, or certified nursing…