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Community Health Workers

SOC 21-1094.00

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.

Zone 4 Community and Social Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Social Perceptiveness

4.1

Writing

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Service Orientation

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Active Learning

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

English Language

4.0

Education and Training

3.8

Administration and Management

3.7

Medicine and Dentistry

3.6

Psychology

3.6

Clerical

3.4

Personnel and Human Resources

3.0

Key Tasks

1Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.

2Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.

3Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.

4Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.

5Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.

Also Known As

Apprise Counselor Assistant Director of Nutrition and Wellness Programs Chief Program Officer Community Health Advisor Community Health Advocate Community Health Agent Community Health Counselor Community Health Navigator Community Health Outreach Worker Community Health Program Coordinator