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Community Health Worker

Job in Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60161, USA
Listing for: Loyola Medicine
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Community Health, Health Promotion
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.16 - 28.14 USD Hourly USD 18.16 28.14 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Great opportunity for a Community Health Worker to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are seeking a Community Health Worker who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola Medicine. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact.

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has a remarkable understanding of the community. This trusting relationship with the community enables the CHW to serve as a liaison, link, or intermediary between the health system and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural proficiency of service delivery.

In this role, you will work to improve health outcomes and eliminate racial, ethnic, and economic disparities. You will play an important role in building individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self‑sufficiency through outreach, health education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

Benefits from Day One
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On‑Site Fitness Center
  • Educational Stipend
  • Referral rewards
Our Promise To You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and in our colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We Seek Colleagues With
  • Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community based on personal lived experience and the ability to articulate the lived experience and perspective.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One to three (1‑3) years of community involvement experience.
  • Must obtain a Trinity Health or equivalent CHW certification within three months of hire.
  • Pay Range: $18.16 – 28.14 per hour. (Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.)
Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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