Community Health Worker

Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland is a Black LGBTQ+-led, multiracial social justice organization that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment. Since July 2019, Lighthouse Foundation has launched the nation's rst equity index centered on Black LGBTQ+ people, the Lighthouse Foundation Equity Index, partnered with 31 organizations, and hosted 87 activations with 4,300 Chicagoans.

The Community Health Worker reports to the Senior Manager of Direct Services and Programs and provides client-centered breast and chest health education, screening navigation, care coordination, and community outreach. The role helps clients access preventive screenings, overcome barriers to care, navigate referrals and social-service resources, and complete recommended follow-up and treatment. The position also maintains client documentation, builds relationships with healthcare and community partners, and conducts outreach throughout Chicago’s South Side to expand access to breast and chest health services.

The Community Health Worker will partner with the Breast Cancer Peer Advocate and Senior Manager of Direct Services to co-lead a monthly support group focused on uplifting those who are predisposed to, navigating treatment for, and/or survivors of breast cancer. This person will also serve on Lighthouse Foundation’s Community Advisory Board, ensuring that breast and chest health is woven into our broader programming.

• Lead events and conduct community outreach to increase awareness of breast and chest health, preventive screenings, and available navigation services.
• Attend, table, and represent Lighthouse Foundation at events hosted by Black, LGBTQ+-, and other community-serving organizations throughout the South Side service area.
• Engage community members, provide health education, identify individuals who may benefit from screening, and facilitate connections to services.
• Serve as a member of Lighthouse Foundation’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) and represent breast and chest health priorities within broader organizational programming.
• Bring client experiences and emerging community needs into program planning and organizational discussions.
• Collaborate with staff, CAB members, healthcare providers, and community organizations to integrate breast and chest health education and resources across Lighthouse Foundation programs and events.
• Identify gaps and barriers in screening, referral, and care navigation systems, and communicate emerging needs to program leadership.

• Provide individualized health education, risk-reduction counseling, and prevention planning related to breast and chest health.
• Educate clients about recommended screenings, follow-up care, treatment options, and available health and social-service resources.
• Conduct client intake and barrier assessments to identify needs related to transportation, childcare, mental health, insurance, and other social determinants of health.
• Coordinate and schedule breast and chest health screenings with healthcare and community partners.
• Provide ongoing care coordination for approximately 10–14 enrolled clients per quarter.
• Provide referral and navigation support to clients with abnormal screening results or diagnoses within 48 hours of notification.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to encourage completion of follow-up appointments, referrals, and recommended treatment plans.
• Accompany clients to appointments when additional navigation, advocacy, or emotional support is needed.

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