Community Health Worker

Description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security.

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect.

If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits.

General Responsibilities

1. Facilitate ACL approved evidence-based health promotion programs, which may include but not limited to: A Matter of Balance (MOB), Bingocize, and Tai Ji Quan.
2. Organize and facilitate educational activities to provide community members with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills related to interests and capabilities. Subject areas may include nutrition, health, mental health, personal care, entitlements and benefits, and similar topic areas.
3. Organize and facilitate recreation activities which foster the health and social well-being of community members through social interaction and constructive use of time. 
4. Complete health screening and evaluation services that assist individuals in maintaining health through identification of health needs and linkage to health care system. Activities may include organization and facilitation of blood pressure, vision, hearing, podiatry, vaccination, and other health care activity events. This role assists with the coordination of flu shot administration.
5. Additional duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position and listed within Essential Functions section of job description. 

Essential Functions

1. Identify and conduct outreach to high-risk or vulnerable populations, including members of minority populations, low-income populations, adults living with disabilities, and older adults.
2. Participate in community outreach and participant recruitment activities, including completing telephone calls, staffing tables at community events and fairs, and delivery of flyers to community partners.
3. Assist with the maintenance of a distribution list for community sites to promote programming. 
4. Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all required documentation, including event sign-in sheets, participant forms, and evaluation materials. 
5. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with service providers and community organizations to meet client needs. 
6. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of participant level data. 
7. Coordinate work schedule for adequate program coverage and utilize agency time and resources effectively. 
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, bringing concerns or challenges regarding complex issues to the attention of a direct supervisor. 
9. Act as an agency ambassador in communities served and attend community groups. 
10. Maintain required certifications, including the completions of any recertification or annual training requirements.
11. Participate in agency, funder, and community meetings and trainings as scheduled and required. 

Great Employer Provided Benefits

• Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 5 Paid Leave days and 9 Sick days
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term Disability Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

1. High school Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate’s Degree in a human service related field is preferred. All advanced degrees must come from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval. 
2. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with older adults and adults with disabilities is highly preferred. 
3. Certification as a lay leader or master trainer in Administration for Community Living (ACL) approved evidence-based programming preferred at time of hire. Certification as a lay leader must be completed within six (6) months of employment (or as offered by funding sources).  
4. Strong aptitude for facilitating small group events and keeping participants engaged in the session. Experience facilitating group presentations and groups is highly preferred. 
5. Strong interpersonal and rapport develop