Community Connector

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

Works across network of congregations and faith-based organizations to build relationships and social cohesion across the community. Brings community members together around common concerns, ensures alignment and linkages across partners, works with the faith community nurse or other Advocate Aurora staff or partners to link community residents with services and advocates for Policy, System and Environmental change strategies to address the social determinants of health and to promote equity and justice in community resources. Works with Faith Community Nurse or other Advocate Aurora Health staff to mobilize support for populations of patients identified as vulnerable or in particular need of faith-rooted care.

Typically requires 3 years of experience in community organizing social work, sociology, political science, or ministry.

•  None 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

Engage closely with community members and stakeholders to listen, build trust, and understand local needs. Represent the organization within community and faith-based networks, communicating concerns and promoting health-focused programs. Strengthen collaboration across partners, supports community health assessments and planning, and connects residents to services and resources—especially vulnerable populations. Provide social support, coordinates care networks, and advocate for equitable access, funding, and policy changes to address root causes of community health issues.

Aurora Sinai Medical Center is a comprehensive community hospital providing state-of the-art services in downtown Milwaukee with a strong focus on supporting greater racial equity and civil rights as well as serving the surrounding community. We have strong academic affiliations and serve as the home for medical residency and fellowship programs. A nationally recognized health care provider, we offer a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well.

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• 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

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:

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.