Community Health Worker
Careers
Also called: Promotor de Salud, Lay Health Advisor, Community Health Program Coordinator, Community Health Promoter, SASH Coordinator, Recovery Coach, Cultural Broker, Patient Navigator, Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Representative.
Job Outlook in Vermont
Medium Growth
What you might do
Community Health Workers work with people to improve the health of their communities. They identify needs, do health screenings, and help people get the health care they need. They help community members and health care providers learn about each other.
Where you might work
CHWs can work in a medical area or in communities. These can include health services, including mental health facilities, substance abuse programs, nursing homes, health care clinics, and neighborhood or faith-based organizations.
Related Links
My Next Move: Community Health Worker
O*Net Online: Community Health Worker
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Community Health Worker
Vermont Department of Health: Community Health Workers
National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
Education Required
Community Health Workers usually receive on-the-job training. A bachelor’s degree (4 years) is sometimes required.
Where to Study
Community College of Vermont
Saint Michael's College
University of Vermont
Vermont State University - Castleton
Goodwin University
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Fitchburg State University
Northern Essex Community College
North Shore Community College
Tufts University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Keene State College
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Farmingdale State College
Hudson Valley Community College
Russell Sage College
Syracuse University
Rhode Island College
Beal University (ME)
Southern New Hampshire University
University of New Hampshire
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126