Community Health Worker

Overview

Position:
Community Health Worker

Location:

Mendota, IL
Community Health Partnership of Illinois is a non-profit organization that provides primary health care to migrant farm workers and other medically underserved populations throughout northern and central Illinois, specializing in primary preventative medical, dental, and behavioral health service. Our focus is delivering quality, culturally responsive health care services to our patients, caregivers, and partners in the communities we serve.

The CHW will primarily be working out in the community with specific target populations and mostly in collaboration with community partners to meet the COVID-19 and similar deliverables that are set by IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) and related organizations. CHWs will work closely with PHNs, medical providers, CHP s primary care teams, and other community partners to link individuals in the community to primary care and identified social services.

CHWs help patients access community services specific 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 home, and transportation to medical visits.

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

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 Hepatitis B vaccination/waiver protocol. Flu vaccination, COVID vaccination/waiver in accordance with CHP protocol.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for customer service, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you would be a great fit for the Community Health Worker.