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What is a Community Health Worker?

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting and supporting the health of individuals, families, and communities.
 
As frontline healthcare workers, CHWs build trusting relationships with clients to conduct assessments, make referrals, offer health education, navigate complicated systems, and advocate for their clients’ needs.
 
CHWs facilitate access and understanding of services, which improves the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

CHW Program

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to work closely with health and human services organizations, promoting and creating positive social change.
 
Students will be taught how to empower clients, develop practical skills, and support individual development.
 
The scope of our CHW practice includes the importance of ethical behavior and maintaining client confidentiality. Interpersonal communication and cultural competency skills will also be developed through role-play situations, providing experience in conflict resolution, interviewing, and engagement strategies.
 
Certification is received after passing the final exam.

  • Length of program: 16 weeks

  • Class schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • Course requirements: adults 18 and older, High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to work in the United States

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Maternal Program

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Participants receive health coaching, 1:1 Doula services, and one-hour monthly sessions on maternal topics, all up to one year after giving birth.
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We empower mothers to follow the recommendations from their provider for the following needs:

  • Prenatal and well-childcare

  • Infant and maternal mortality prevention

  • Maternal and child mental health

  • Newborn screening

  • Child immunizations

  • Nutrition

  • Community resources

Health Coaching

An assigned Community Health Worker provides weekly and monthly check-ins to clients with Medicaid. CHWs assess social determinants of health and make appropriate referrals based on results.

Care Coordination Includes:

  • Navigate healthcare services

  • Access care for other physical and mental health needs

  • Connect to community resources like SNAP, HEAP, and WIC

  • Provide health coaching during and after delivery

  • Cope with pregnancy loss

Internship Opportunities

Students will be taught how to empower clients, develop practical skills, and support individual development. Students will also learn the importance of outreach and gathering community resources that will guide, educate, and bridge the gap between the client and the advocate.

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