Under general supervision, the Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who performs a wide variety of duties at the paraprofessional level to engage, support, advocate and educate community members in overall health and wellness. The CHW serves as a liaison or link between health and social services and the community to facilitate access and improve health outcomes by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Working experience providing outreach services. Experience should include writing reports and maintaining records.
• Experience with addressing social determinants of health
• (3-5) years of experience in the health/social services field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team