Community Health Workers
Join a network of amazing students, graduates, instructors and employers already serving in our communities by improving quality of care and breaking down cultural barriers to treatment.
Community Health Workers (CHW) bridge the gap between people in need of care and care providers and fill an “in-demand occupation” as designated by the Office of Workforce Development in the state of Ohio. As members of the community they serve, they help build trust and open lines of communication.
A CHW may go by many titles, including: Community Health Representative, Community Health Advisor, Health Coach, Family Advocate, Health Educator, Liaison, Outreach Worker, Patient Navigator, Public Health Aide, Patient Care Coordinator and Promotores de Salud. Likewise, CHWs work in a wide variety of settings that may include hospital systems, non-profit and faith-based organizations, public and private clinics, educational systems, learning extension centers, public agencies or even serving clients within their homes.
Make an impact locally
- Help your neighbors address high-priority chronic conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, mental health and obesity
- Reduce health disparities and enhance health equity
- Improve clinical outcomes for patients
Take the next step
The Community Health Worker program is currently funded by Franklin County Department of Jobs and Family Services.