Extra Help

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States University of Illinois Full time
Extra Help - Work Program Participant - Cancer Genetics

This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Cancer Genetics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024680

Posting Close Date: May 13, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Extra Help Work Program Participant functions as a healthcare advocate performing various patient care activities including social service coordination in clinics and communities for predominantly Spanish-speaking populations. The Work Program Participant is responsible for providing outreach, education, and social support in community settings during the week as well as on some evenings and weekends, as outlined in specific programs.

Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Spanish and English-speaking patients at Mile Square Health Center/UI Health hospital and clinics with completing a cancer risk assessment tool to patients during their primary care clinic visits to assess their risk of developing hereditary cancers (i.e. breast, colorectal, prostate cancer); inform provider of assessment results. Patient contact may sometimes occur during weeknights and weekends.Serve as a resource person for English and Spanish-speaking patients/participants in the program; develop referral relationships with healthcare providers and other community-based service providers.Schedule patient appointments via the practice management system or other hospital system; refer patients/participants to support services, including assisting patients/participants in utilizing referral services and following-up with patients/participants on the referral(s).Host, participate, coordinate, and sponsor community functions, in English and Spanish, to help raise awareness of breast cancer, cervical cancer, and other cancer-related services available through the University of Illinois Cancer Center, Mile Square Health Center, and UI Health programs at large. Events may sometimes occur during weeknights and weekends.Assist in the development of resource materials, preparation, and maintenance of records.Provide Spanish- and English-based educational information and outreach regarding programs, healthy lifestyles, healthcare needs, associated requirements, and other opportunities to community residents and the public.Participate in essential trainings regarding cancer genetics and survivorship navigation and other program duties.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects and assignments as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Possession of qualifications established for the specific program for which the candidate is applying.
  3. Eligibility for employment under the provisions of the Statute and Rules governing the State Universities Civil Service System of Illinois.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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