What does a Community Health Worker earn?
On average, community health workers earn around $52,610 annually in the United States. They assist vulnerable populations with healthcare access and resources. Community health workers often work closely with clients to help them better understand their treatment options and guide them through any medical or personal challenges that may arise. Many will choose to specialize in certain areas such as youth health, disabilities, social justice or mental health.
How to earn more as a Community Health Worker
To become a Community Health Worker, you will need a degree in Public Health, Sociology, Nursing or a related field. You can also pursue a degree apprenticeship in the field. To advance your career, you can look into trainings or certifications in specialist areas such as childbirth education, health promotion, or nutritional health. Becoming a supervisor or managing a health department could be another great route to increase your salary. You could also start a private practice or set up a clinic.
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Community Health Worker, Bilingual in Goldsboro
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Provides qualified medical interpretive services and cultural awareness of the patient population they serve. The goal is to optimize mutual communication and understanding between patients and the health care personnel. This includes efforts to imp ...Read more
Community Health Worker - Transitions of Care in Honolulu
- Manages community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with individuals, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. Advocate and support members and their families by prioritizing their needs and preference ...Read more
Community Health Worker in Saco
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our growing care management program! Our CHWs provide culturally appropria ...Read more
Community Health Worker - DSNP (Honolulu) in Honolulu
- Manage community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with individuals, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. Advocate and support members and their families by prioritizing their needs and preferences ...Read more
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Community Health Worker - Mental Health 336 in Santa Ana
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"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare
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Community Health Worker - Mental Health 189 in Costa Mesa
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"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare
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Community Health Worker - LTSS in Keaau
- Manage community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with individuals, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. Advocate and support members and their families by prioritizing their needs and preferences, making sure they ...Read more
Community Health Worker (Community Programs) in Baltimore
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) Neighborhood Nursing Initiative () actively promotes primary and secondary prevention services through team-based care delivered directly in homes and community hubs across Somerset County, including libraries, senior centers, faith-based organ ...Read more
Community Health Worker (SOM, Pediatric Emergency Medicine) in Baltimore
SOM Emergency Medicine is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW). The CHW will actively promote primary and secondary prevention services through team-based care delivered primarily in Baltimore city public schools and other identified community sites. The CHW will be in close co ...Read more