Community Health Worker Supervisor

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States South Side Healthy Community Organization Inc Full time
About the Role

The Community Health Worker Supervisor plays a vital role in building the South Side Healthy Community Organization Inc's capacity to deliver impactful community health services. This position provides comprehensive support to our team of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Outreach Workers (CHOWs) by providing direction, supervision, mentorship, and assessment of staff training needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and mentor CHW/CHOWs in educating and disseminating health messages in the community, ensuring adherence to protocols and procedures.
  • Guide CHW/CHOWs in connecting community members to health and social services and navigating case management challenges.
  • Lead CHW/CHOWs in recruitment, outreach, and providing ongoing care to community members.
  • Collaborate with project leaders and other team members to assess intervention effectiveness and discuss workloads.
  • Participate in the hiring process for CHW/CHOWs and conduct regular evaluations for direct reports.
Requirements
  • Flexible work schedule required. Requires availability weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Travel: This position requires travel throughout the Chicagoland area. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance are required.
  • Education: High school diploma or the equivalent required. College degree preferred.
  • Experience: At least three years of professional experience in a public health, social service, or healthcare industry complemented with a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Up-to-date vaccinations as defined by the CDC, including influenza and COVID-19 required. Proof required prior to the start date.
  • CHW Certification preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with an EMR system (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner) preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
About Us

The South Side Healthy Community Organization Inc is a non-profit organization built as a collaborative of 13 healthcare organizations on the South Side of Chicago. We aim to build a healthcare system that prioritizes community needs, intervenes earlier, and responds better.



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