Community Health Worker Job at COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS, Kankakee, IL

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  • COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS
  • Kankakee, IL

Job Description

Position: Community Health Worker

Location: Kankakee, IL

Community Health Partnership of Illinois is a is a non-profit organization that provides primary health care to migrant farmworkers and other medically underserved populations throughout northern and central Illinois that specializes 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.

Key responsibilities:

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 specially set for the 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).

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 to access community services specifically to their needs, educate patient on COVID-19 adherence, health initiatives and chronic disease preventions and management, promote healthy habits, secure medical appointment, linking residents to insurance, medical home and transportation to medical visits.

Qualifications:

  • - 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

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid Driver's license and automobile insurance.
  • CPR certification within 90 days of employment and current certification thereafter. Annual OSHA/HIPPA training in accordance with the CHP OSHA/HIPPA 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.

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