Community Health Worker
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.
At a Glance
Community Health Worker. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Information Gathering, Emergency Departments, Community Health.
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High school or GED
1 years
2
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Community Health Workers
Median Wage
$51,030/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+11.3%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (6)
Emergency Departments
Community Health
Medical Office Procedures
Consumer Sales
Outbound Calls
Primary Care
Common Skills (5)
Related Specializations
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