CO Public Health Works _Communtiy Health Worker

Member Duties

• An average of three hours of training each week is required, provided primarily in a virtual environment, with some limited in-person training.
• The CHW will work towards achieving competency in the following areas:
• Cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
• Culturally appropriate health education and information
• Coaching and social support
• Promotion for individuals and communities
• Building individual and community capacity
• Implementing individual and community assessments

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time

Service Areas

• Public Safety
• Community Outreach
• Health

Skills

Team Work