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Community Health Worker
Kane County, Illinois
$48k-$54.5k / year
full-timeHealthcare
💼 About This Role
You'll serve as Waymark's frontline presence in Kane County, connecting Medicaid patients to social support and resources. Your work will directly improve health outcomes for low-income communities by addressing social determinants like housing and food access. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary care team that includes clinical social workers and pharmacists.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Conduct needs assessments with patients in homes and healthcare facilities.
- Help patients with health-related social issues like homelessness and hunger.
- Build and manage a directory of community resources.
- Document patient encounters in technology systems.
📋 Requirements
- Self-motivated to work independently and manage schedules.
- Computer literate for virtual communication and documentation.
- Reside within a commutable distance of Kane County, Illinois.
- Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.
✨ Nice to Have
- Community Health Worker certification.
- Long-time resident of Kane County with knowledge of community resources.
- Experience conducting home visits and outreach.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 📈 Stock Options: Invest in the company's growth.
- 🏠 Work-from-Home Stipend: For home office setup.
- 🏖️ Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days plus 11 holidays.
- 👶 Parental Leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 8 weeks bonding.
- 📚 Professional Development Stipend: For growth opportunities.
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