Community Health Worker

About the Role

Community Health Partnership of Illinois is a non-profit organization that provides primary health care to migrant farmworkers and other medically underserved populations throughout northern and central Illinois. Our focus is delivering quality, culturally responsive health care services to patients, caregivers, and partners in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Work in the community with specific target populations, primarily in collaboration with community partners to meet COVID-19 and similar deliverables set by IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health), IPHA (Illinois Primary Healthcare Association), IPHCA (Illinois Primary Health Care Association), and CHP (Community Health Partnership of Illinois).
• Collaborate closely with Public Health Nurses (PHNs), medical providers, CHP's primary care teams, and other community partners to link individuals to primary care and identified social services.
• Help patients access community services tailored to their needs, educate patients on COVID-19 adherence, health initiatives, and chronic disease prevention and management.
• Promote healthy habits, secure medical appointments, and link residents to insurance, medical homes, and transportation for medical visits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment and current certification thereafter.
• Annual OSHA/HIPAA training in accordance with the CHP OSHA/HIPAA manual.
• Annual TB test in accordance with CHP TB policy and procedures.
• Hepatitis B vaccination/waiver in accordance with CHP protocol.
• FLU vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination/waiver in accordance with CHP protocol.