Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker (CHW)/Credentialing Assistant

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a front-line 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/Credentialing Assistant 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.

Position is temporarily on hold only accepting applications.

Details of Education and

Skills:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university, or one to two years related experience and/or training.

Ability to create and edit documents in Microsoft Office.

Experience communicating logically and clearly both orally and in writing.

Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational, planning skills and ability to multi-task.

Special Requirement:

Applicant must successfully complete Level 1 Community Health Worker training with 90 days of hire.

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish or English / Creole)