Community Health Director jobs in Chicago, IL

Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Community Health Specialist - Behavioral Health
  • ACCESS Community Health Network
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Community Health Specialists connect/link patients that have barriers to care, support preventive aspects of health, assists patients in accessing psychosocial and/or health services and support patient empowerment through health education and coaching. Community Health Specialists develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community key stakeholders, gatekeepers and other community organizations, assist patients in navigating health care and social transitions, and support patient empowerment through health education and coaching. Core Job Responsibilities • Engage patient assigned or referred for community health specialist in a collaborative on-going relationship to help facilitate their care• Promote programs and services for families and provide health care and social information that encourages self-management• Market ACCESS programs and services and empower people to engage in the health programs• Educate on basic medical illness, diseases and/or behavioral health needs.• Assess patient’s strengths and needs and develop a plan for intervention. Care planning and coordination is done in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team• Provide ongoing follow-up with patients and/or service providers to determine whether patients have accessed services. Follow-up should be continuous from initial identification through case closure.• Make home visits and conduct case management activities in community settings as required by program guidelines• Conduct or co-lead group interventions as required by program guidelines• Serve as part of the patient’s care team and support health center operations and attainment of organizational metrics• Establish effective and respectful relationships with patients, families, professionals, payers and other relevant parties• Assist in developing/maintaining community referral relationships and effectively connecting patients and families to community resources• Engage in community planning groups and/or meetings to support the social and health care needs• Using information systems and decision support, maintain a risk-adjusted caseload, and provide direct case management services to address specific issues affecting their health risk or health status• Complete documentation and data entry as needed to assure optimal patient care and program reporting – track outcomes of outreach efforts• Participate in evaluating outcomes at the individual level with each patient and at the same time participate in agency-wide evaluative and quality improvement efforts• Obtain & maintain certifications/licensure/trainings as needed• Perform other duties assigned Requirements/Preferences • High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in a health-related field (social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, gerontology, sociology, or other human service field).• Minimum one (1) year case management experience or two (2) years of experience in a public or private social service program or health care setting.• Demonstrated knowledge of working in a community based or public health setting.• Basic familiarity with medical terminology• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Community Health Worker
  • Christian Community Health Center
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Community Health Worker Employment Status: Non-Exempt Direct Supervisor/ Reports To: Community Health Program Manager Summary The Community Health Worker will serve as a liaison/link/interm...
  • 11 Days Ago
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JAC Project Director
  • Christian Community Health Center
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Title Project Director FLSA Status Exempt Direct Supervisor/ Reports To Managing Director of Social Services Position Summary This position is accountable for the management of ass...
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Human Resources Director
  • Christian Community Health Center
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Minimal Qualifications Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field SPHR Preferred Minimum of 5 years administration experience and knowledgeable of the health care industry Reports T...
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Director of Supportive Services Housing
  • Christian Community Health Center
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Director of Supportive Services Housing Employment Status Full Time Job Summary/Overview: Provide leadership oversight of housing and shelter programs, and related supportive services. Supp...
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Human Resources Director
  • ACCESS Community Health Network
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our miss...
  • 26 Days Ago
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Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...
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Income Estimation for Community Health Director jobs
$134,508 to $208,998
Chicago, Illinois area prices
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What does a Community Health Director do?

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