9h ago
Community Health Worker
Aurora, Illinois
$48k-$54.5k / year
full-timemidHealthcare
💼 About This Role
You'll be Waymark's frontline presence in the community, connecting patients with social support and resources as part of a multidisciplinary care team. Your work will directly improve health outcomes for Medicaid patients by addressing social determinants like homelessness and hunger. This role offers the chance to build community partnerships and make a tangible difference in underserved populations.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Conduct needs assessments and help patients set health goals.
- Connect patients with community resources like food and housing.
- Manage relationships with healthcare providers and care team.
- Document patient encounters in technology systems.
- Attend weekly care team huddles.
📋 Requirements
- Highly organized and self-motivated to work independently.
- Ability to work with a diverse community empathetically.
- Computer literate with experience using technology.
- Reside within commutable distance of Aurora, Illinois.
- Available to work weekends and late shifts.
✨ Nice to Have
- Community Health Worker certification.
- Long time resident of Aurora area.
- Experience conducting home visits and outreach.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 📈 Stock Options
- 🏠 Work-from-Home Stipend
- 🏥 Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- 🏖️ 20 vacation days plus 11 paid holidays
- 👶 16 weeks paid parental leave
📨 Hiring Process
Offer contingent upon background check and COVID vaccination attestation.
🚩 Heads Up
- Requires up to 80% travel without remote flexibility.
- COVID vaccination mandatory for employment.
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