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Employment

Building a healthy community, including economic stability, is directly related to wellness, health care, and prevention.

We assist individuals who are LGBTQ+, impacted by HIV, and/or living with a disability in gaining financial independence. We can identify barriers to employment and work with individuals to achieve success. We offer services that address job search, career exploration and development and maintenance of employment.

Employment rates for those participating in Chicago House employment programs are 67%, 9% above the national employment rate for HIV+ individuals.

*2018 survey by the National Working Positive Coalition.

 
 

Our Support

Our staff works with a host of employers in the Chicago area to connect individuals to job opportunities.  No matter where you are in your career, we assist in launching a career, making a job change, or finding a job that better fits your skill set and goals. 

Services + Resources 

  • resume and cover letter guidance and review 

  • networking and career building workshops 

  • drop-In computer lab access  

  • one-on-one career counseling sessions with a career specialist 

  • connection and entry into additional Chicago House programs and services, including Case Management, Housing, Linkage to Care and Pharmacy Services 

To contact a Chicago House Career Specialist, or if you are an employer looking to hire qualified candidates, call 773.917.3941 or use the form below to contact our team.

Chicago House offers two specialized
programs within the Employment Department. 

TransWorks

TransWorks is dedicated to transgender and gender non-binary individuals. This program offers skill-building workshops, one-on-one career coaching and mentorship match programs to advance employment and work opportunities. 

Chicago House offers trans, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals access to additional services, including: 

Community Health Apprenticeship Program (CHAP)

The Chicago House Community Health Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) is a hands-on training and certification program to help Black/Latinx, LGBTQ+ young people ages 18-34 start their careers as community health workers in the HIV field. In this six-week training, CHAP Apprentices learn the latest in industry practices to provide comprehensive sexual health education to peers and community members, and receive Illinois Department of Public Health certification as HIV testers and counselors. Participants also meet with community leaders and experts in the field to build strong professional networks and participate in job readiness workshops with Chicago House Career Specialists.

CHAP Graduates have gone on to work at many leading HIV service providers and healthcare organizations in the city and beyond, helping to build healthcare infrastructure in communities most affected by HIV by providing a career and leadership pathway for individuals living and working in those communities.

For questions, contact Matt Graham at 773.657.9152.

“Eataly is an inclusive workplace dedicated to building the most talented teams. We celebrate our employees’ stories and diversity, and strive to be a place where all can contribute, learn and grow.”
— Malory Scordato, Store Director of Eataly Chicago and Chicago House Employment Partner
 

Hiring Partners and
Employer Trainings

Chicago House works with a variety of hiring partners to pair the individuals we serve with reputable employers. We offer employer trainings to create workplaces that are trans affirming and inclusive, to work towards a greater Chicagoland corporate community that is more equitable in its workplace practices. To learn more or register your company for a Competency Training, call 773.917.3941 or contact us with the form below.

Contact our Employment Team

 

Lynnea Karlic, Employment Program Director, 773.917.3941