Community Health Worker

Position Requirements

This position is not remote and requires community outreach and an assigned work location.

Detroit Health Department – Detroit, MI 48201

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will serve as a critical liaison between the Detroit Health Department and the community, providing essential systems navigation, resource coordination, and health education. The CHW will help improve health outcomes by empowering individuals and families through education, advocacy, and access to necessary services.

• Assist community members in finding and connecting with community resources such as, but not limited to, support groups, mental health advocates.
• Help schedule appointments and coordinate access to healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate and secure participant information.
• Make at least ten participant contacts daily and document all activities in the DHD tracking system.
• Attend five training sessions annually to stay informed on public health trends and practices.
• Attend a minimum of five community events per month to promote health department programs.
• Engage with community members to provide feedback on programs and improve service delivery.
• Provide educational resources and coaching to participants to improve their overall health outcomes, with focus on:
• Reducing unintended pregnancies.
• Decreasing the spread of HIV/STIs.
• Promoting harm reduction related to substance misuse.
• Improving nutrition and physical fitness.
• Disseminating and participating in DHD surveys (Community Health Needs Assessment).
• Facilitating activities, education and initiatives toward the improvement of physical fitness.
• Supporting family planning and stress management.
• Enhancing pregnancy and infant care, including fetal alcohol syndrome prevention.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in healthcare, social services, or community outreach (preferred).
• Familiarity with the community being served; residency in the community preferred.
• Experience navigating local medical and social support systems preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to attend and complete mandatory training (required).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational & interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

$23 hourly

Full-Time

Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with flexibility for nontraditional hours on weekends & after hours as needed)

Non-Exempt

2

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 403b (Retirement plan)
• Various voluntary benefit options

March 6, 2026.

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Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E. SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department.

SEMHA positions are grant‑funded and are contingent upon continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment.