Community Health Worker
- Empower communities by promoting healthy lifestyles and advocating for health needs.
- Make a meaningful impact by improving individual and community health outcomes.
- Engage with diverse groups and deliver preventive health services to those in need.
💰 Earn $45K-$69K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING
📈 13.1% JOB GROWTH
What You’ll Do
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
- Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
- Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
- Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Relating with or serving others
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Negotiation
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
Deep Dive
Community Health Worker
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Pathways to this Career
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Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years
Hybrid College
A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.
🎓 Paid Work
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years
Fellowship or Service Program
A fellowship or service program typically provides individuals with opportunities to engage in meaningful community service or social impact work, while encouraging personal growth, developing leadership skills, and creating positive change in society.
🎓 Paid Work
⏱️ FINISH IN 1-3 years
Vocational School
A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years
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