COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Company: VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
Location: Skokie
Posted on: September 12, 2023
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Job Description:
Community Health Worker (Part-Time) The Village of Skokie is
seeking qualified candidates for the position of part-time (not to
exceed 19 hrs. per week) Community Health Worker. This is a limited
term, grant-funded opportunity, set to expire after 24-months.
Under general supervision, engages in various community health
activities and launches initiatives designed to support the
successful implementation of and execution of the Illinois Project
for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) community health improvement
plan objectives, activities, and strategies; Identifies community
members experiencing challenges accessing healthcare, behavioral
health resources, and paying for housing; Oversees the recruitment,
onboarding, and coordination of Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)
volunteer program including processing incoming applications and
maintaining accurate membership records through an online software
platform; Develops and maintains strong professional relationships
with community and internal partners; Attends community meetings;
Recruits for participation in the Skokie Health Equity Network;
Oversees the functionality of the "Better Impact" volunteer
membership database and maintain communication with current and
prospective volunteers; Coordinates training opportunities and
meetings for MRC volunteers; Develops and manages volunteer
engagement opportunities; Assists in collecting data to monitor the
progress of health interventions and programs; Organizes and
facilitates community meetings, workshops, and focus groups in
support of the IPLAN; Performs other work-related duties as
assigned. High school diploma or equivalent, Associate Degree or
some college preferred; Valid Driver's License required; Prior
experience with IPLAN and MRC programs preferred; Must have
excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to speak
Urdu, Spanish, Tagalog, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, or Gujarati
preferred, but not required; Understands and respects the cultural
diversity of the community and its residents; Working knowledge of
basic Microsoft Office Suite applications and online databases;
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and
to effectively function in a team environment. The hourly pay range
for this position is $26.37 -$33.65. The starting hourly pay range
is $26.37 -$29.07 (DOQ). This position is not eligible for any
benefits offered to full-time employees or part-time employees
working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis. To view the
complete job description, please visit the Skokie Jobs page at
skokie.org and select the Community Health Worker position. To be
considered for this position, please submit a completed Village of
Skokie Application for Employment by Friday, September 22, 2023,
to: Village of Skokie Human Resources Office, 5127 Oakton St.,
Skokie, IL 60077, or email to Human.Resources@skokie.org.
Applications are available on the Skokie Jobs page at skokie.org
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