Community Connector

Department

• 11006
• Advocate
• Aurora
• Health
• Corporate -
• Faith and
• Health
• Partnerships
• Status:
• Part time
• Benefits
• Eligible:
• Yes
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 20
• Schedule
• Details/Additional
• Information: Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the community, day/evening/weekends Not fully remote, significant in‑person presence required in the community, some administrative tasks (documentation, planning, meetings) can be done remotely Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80 Major

Responsibilities

Listens to community voices and builds relationships among residents and with key community stakeholders and members. Connects with and participates in naturally occurring gatherings of community residents to listen for community voices, concerns and dreams. Represents Advocate Aurora Health in congregational and community collaborative and networks. Communicates community concerns and issues to Faith Community Nurse, congregational and community-based partners, Advocate Aurora Health Community Health staff and other relevant stakeholders. Connects congregation and community members with messages and programs supporting healthy lifestyles, social connectedness, and health equity. Ensures effective linking of faith-based efforts to improve community well-being. Assists with community health assessments of needs and assets in partnership with Advocate Aurora Health Community Health and public health partners. Participates in planning process to develop implementation plans to address health issues raised in assessments. Connects key programs, leaders and resources across the community to enhance overall collaborative work to address the social conditions that impact community health. Promotes a unified strategy for health and community thriving. Connects community residents with available services. Connects congregation members and community residents with services through Advocate Aurora Health and providers. Directs community residents to the Faith Community Nurse for triage, health education, and specialized health support. Mobilizes support for populations of patients identified as vulnerable or in particular need of faith-rooted care. Provides support to community residents identified as vulnerable or in need of special support. Offers social support and links individuals to available social support networks. Coordinates Support Teams or other caring programs. Advocates for needed services and resources. Works with community partners to identify collaborative advocacy agenda to address root causes of priority community health issues. Advocates for adequate funding, accessibility and equity for issues that impact the health of the community. Consults with Advocate Aurora Health Government Relations staff to integrate community voice and perspective into advocacy initiatives carried out by Advocate Aurora Health. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: None Required. Education Required: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Community Health, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate Experience Required: Typically requires 3 years of experience in community organizing, social work, sociology, political science, or ministry. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Familiarity in working in faith-based settings. Excellent communication skills. Excellent leadership skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills. Excellent poise and teaching skills. Ability to develop relationships in multicultural and multi-religious settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, across multiple internal teams and external partners. Demonstrated a keen understanding of the integration of faith and health as a core factor in mental health recovery. Demonstrated spiritual maturity. Cultural humility Ability to work independently Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit for the majority of the workday. Occasionally lifts up to 10 lbs. Exposed to a normal office environment. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Local travel required (approx. 30–50%), travel within assigned neighborhoods and partner sites, and IL for in person team meetings or trainings, mileage reimbursed per organizational policy, parking or tolls reimbursed if incurred for work-related activities This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care