Community Health Worker

3 weeks ago

Wheaton, United States Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc (H.A.S) Full time

**Community Health Worker**
373 S County Farm Rd

Wheaton, IL 60187

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

**Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.)** is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive hourly salary
- Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- CEU eligible on-site trainings
- Supervision
- $200 Professional Development

**Essential Functions**:
In this position, the CHW provides on-going peer support and case management to navigate access to health care and achieve collaboratively developed health goals. This position is responsible for performing duties as part of an integrated interdisciplinary care coordination team. The CHW has life experience similar to that of members of the population with which he or she is assigned to work and builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as resource and system navigation, outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. The position is informed by and integral to health equity.

**Community Health Worker Responsibilities**:

- Consult and collaborate as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Conduct outreach and education to individuals who are in need of health care and social services to increase utilization of the health care system
- Serve as community liaison and maintain relationships with key individuals in the community
- Facilitate referrals and transitions within systems of care on behalf of participants
- Assist participants with obtaining access to health care and supportive services, including coordinating medical care with providers and facilitating appointments
- Assist participants with navigating through systems of health care and social services, and providing for public transportation
- Assist participants with maintaining relationships with care providers for follow-up screenings and treatment, and supporting adherence to program follow-up
- Assist participants through peer support and frequent communication/follow-up utilizing a harm reduction approach
- Accurately complete reports as required
- Participate in meetings, conferences and committees as assigned
- Provide basic advocacy, assessment, planning and casework services
- Assist staff in collaborating with community health and social service providers and partner agencies to identify barriers and service gaps
- Conduct outreach for and facilitate health promotion programming
- Provide education, information and referrals to clients; locate, identify, and utilize new social services and resources
- Maintain a case load of participants as required
- Maintain current knowledge of general health and wellness information, insurance coverage, and available services and resources
- Maintain the highest level of client confidentiality, in person and in practice
- Other duties as assigned

**Community Health Worker Qualifications**:

- Thorough knowledge of assigned community and its residents
- Basic knowledge of state social service agencies and community resources
- Basic knowledge of health education, motivational strategies and an empathetic manner working with the underserved
- Basic knowledge of healthcare systems
- Ability to work with other members of the healthcare team and community to provide quality health care services
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, and have basic computer skills
- Ability to work with vulnerable populations in a non-judgmental manner
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Must be able to multi-task, have initiative and be self-directed
- Ability to endure periods of heavy workload
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations
- Must be flexible with hours to accommodate participant needs.
- Possession of valid Illinois Driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
- Experience working with a high volume of clients in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
- H.A.S. requires all staff to work onsite.

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Associate’s Degree in social work, social sciences, public health or counseling, or four years of case management experience; or, an Associate’s Degree in a human services field, from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
- Equivalent two (2) years of experience working with diverse populations, community, or faith-based organizations (health care setti

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