Community health job description

A community health worker is a health professional who is a lay member of the community that provides health care in both urban and rural environments.
Community health workers offer the health needs of the community they serve and provide some direct services such as:

Community health workers (CHWs) interact directly with the public to address the health concerns that affect members of diverse populations (e.g., children, elderly, homeless, veterans).
CHWs also assist medical professionals and educators by engaging in dialog with community members, collecting data, and implementing public health programs.

How Much Does a Community Health Worker Make? Community Health Workers made a median salary of $42,000 in 2020.
The best-paid 25 percent made $54,320 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent..

The average salary for community health workers in the United States is around $46,590 per year

Salaries typically start from $30,440 and go up to … Are you interested in health care? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

They work to promote, maintain and improve health by providing social support as well as individual counseling as needed for their patients

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