Who is the Community Health Workers Training for?
We are looking for motivated, concerned individuals who desire to improve the overall health of their community.
Applicants should have:
- High School Diploma
- Passion for change
- Community Connections
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
Typical Duties
Community Health Workers engage in a variety of tasks to promote community health and wellness. Typical duties include include:
- Coordinate care among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
- Conduct outreach, such as through home visits
- Provide culturally appropriate health and informational resources
- Oversee case management and resource access
- Advocate for individuals and communities regarding housing, food security, and other needs
- Provide coaching and social support, such as nutrition training, recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders, and chronic disease management and prevention
- Provide services, such as basic health screenings and first aid
- Increase individual and community participation in assessments and education to improve health and well-being*
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
Community Health Workers,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/community-health-workers.htm
(visited August 29, 2024).\