Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Median Annual Wage: $34,870
Projected Growth: Much faster than average (22% or higher)
Related Job Titles: Apprise Counselor; Assistant Director of Nutrition and Wellness Programs; Chief Program Officer; Community Health Outreach Worker; Community Health Program Coordinator; Community Health Program Representative (Community Health Program Rep); Community Health Promoter; Community Health Worker (CHW); Community Nutrition Educator; HIV CTS Specialist (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Counseling and Testing Services Specialist)
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Community Health Workers.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Community Health Workers.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Community Health Workers.