VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:
Community Health Worker
Part-Time (Not to exceed 19 hours per week)
Limited term grant-funded position set to expire after 24-months
Salar The hourly pay range for this position is $27.16 - $34.66. The starting hourly
Information: pay range is $27.16 - $29.94, depending on qualifications. This position is not
eligible for any insurance benefits offered to full-time employees or regular
part-time employees working at ieast 20 hours per week.
Brief Develops and maintains strong worRing relationships with community and
Description internal partners through direct contact, including active participation in
of Duties: community meetings; Recruits for participation in the Skokie Health Equity
Network, which comprises the Health and Human Services Department and
key community stakeholders; Assists in the Illinois Project for Local
Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) Community Health Needs Assessment
process by identifying, researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting
health data; Supports the implementation of health promotion initiatives related
to the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) Community
Health Improvement Plan's objectives, activities and strategies; Recruits and
onboards new members for the Skokie Medical Reserve Corp (MRC);
Oversees the functionality of the "Better impact" volunteer membership
database and maintain communication with current and prospective
volunteers; Collaborates and coordinates MRC training opportunities and MRC
meetings for volunteers; Develops and manages volunteer engagement
opportunities; Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Reauired High School diploma or equivalent and valid Driver's License required; Working
Education, knowledge of basic Microsoft Office Suite applications and online databases
Trainincf and preferred; Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Experience: Bilingual in Urdu, Spanish, Tagalog, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, or Gujarati preferred,
but not required; Understands and respects the cuitura! diversity of the
community and its residents; Ability to effectively manage and prioritize
multiple projects and to effectively function in a team environment; Must follow
all safety regulations and polices of the Village.
Application To be considered for this position, please submit a completed Village of
Process: 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 avaiiabfe on the
Skokie Jobs page at skokie.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 12, 2024
The Village of Skokie is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description
Created: June 2024
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Position Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Salary Range: A 151
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Community Health
Reports to: Community Health Services Supervisor
JOB PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs community health engagement initiatives and activities to
support the successful implementation of the IPLAN Community Health Improvement Plan; identifies
and engages community members facing barriers to accessing healthcare and behavioral health
resources, and experiencing housing affordabiiity; oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and
coordination of Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) volunteers; processes MRC applications and
maintains accurate membership records through an online software platform.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with community and internal partners
through direct contact, including active participation in community meetings
Recruits for participation in the Skokie Health Equity Network, which comprises the Health
and Human Services Department and key community stakeholders
- Assists in the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) Community Health
Needs Assessment process by identifying, researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting
h alth d t .
- Supports the implementation of health promotion initiatives related to the liiinois Project for
Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) Community Health Improvement Plan's objectives,
activities and strategies
- Recruits and onboards new members for the SkoRie Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)
- Oversees the functionality of the "Better Impact" volunteer membership database and
maintain communication with current and prospective volunteers
- Collaborates and coordinates MRC training opportunities and MRC meetings for volunteers;
Develops and manages volunteer engagement opportunities
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OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organizes and facilitates community meetings, workshops, and focus groups aimed at
gathering input and feedback from residents with lived experience, to help shape health
needs and priorities in support of the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN)
» Creates and evaluates various communication materials such as infographics, presentations,
and flyers to ensure the community remains well-informed about the ongoing progress of
goals and activities
- Participates in MRC Coordinator training opportunities, both sponsored by the Village of
Skokie, the Medical Reserve Corp lliinois (MRC-IL) and the lltinois Department of Public
Health (IDPH), to enhance skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance in
this role
- Maintains the initiatives of Skokie Health and Human services and Village of Skokie through
activities and progress of MRC Program and I PLAN
- Represents the Village professionally and courteously when interacting with internal and
external stakeholders
- Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to speak and understand the English language; 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
- Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations of the Village
- Working skill in communicating and working effectively with others
- Working skill in planning and implementing sanitation and environmental control programs
EDUCATION/ TRAINING / EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree or some college preferred
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OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The duties performed by this position are representative of "light work" with frequent exertion of
10 pounds of force but occasionally will lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work is regularly
in an indoor environment but may occasionally be outdoors for community events.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, listen,
hear the normal range of sounds; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to move to other locations within the
building and transport themselves to remote facilities.
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