Program Services Specialist - Healthy Cities Collaborative

Hiring Department: Healthy Cities Collaborative

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1037156

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 11/28/2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.60 - 38.34 / Hourly Wage

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

This role focuses on improving health outcomes by providing support, education, and linkages to resources. The CHW-Care Coordinator will address social determinants by connecting patients to needed services, navigating the healthcare system, accessing and providing adequate support resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Point of contact for patients and community, assisting with care coordination and navigation of health and social service systems.
• Outreach to establish strong partnerships with families/patients, community organizations, healthcare providers, and local agencies.
• Partner with Project Manager in recruitment, conducting, and supporting culturally appropriate health education classes and promote healthy eating, chronic disease self-management and/or behavioral health.
• Conduct needs assessment of the community and clients to connect them with resources in partnership and collaboration with Social Workers ensure continuity of care.
• Collect data and document ( track and report) all engagement and health status improvements, referrals, and progress in accordance with the program.
• Attend meetings and ongoing training and professional development sessions to strengthen skills and stay current with best practices.
• Contributor to Project newsletter
• Complete other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
• Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/ counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision.
  
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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