CHW Workforce Initiatives Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wisconsin CHW Workforce Initiatives Specialist provides CHW (community health worker) leadership and statewide field support for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) CHW Workforce Development initiative at the UW Population Health Institute. Grounded in core CHW values — trust, community partnership, and accountability to CHW leadership — this position supports the CHW workforce including CHWs hired at approximately 50 RHTP-funded organizations across Wisconsin's rural and semi-rural communities. Working closely with senior program leadership and in active partnership with the Wisconsin CHW workforce and other CHW collaboratives, the Wisconsin CHW Workforce Initiatives Specialist ensures the advancement of CHW-led priorities, policies and projects while building the infrastructure necessary to sustain and strengthen the CHW workforce across Wisconsin. This position supports and collaborates with CHW Trainers who provide training and technical assistance for rural organizations employing CHWs. This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Requirements

Lived or professional experience as a rural Community Health Worker.
Demonstrated experience working with Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW employer organizations, CHW initiatives, or CHW workforce development efforts.
Demonstrated understanding of CHW values and practice, including respect for CHW-led models.
Demonstrated CHW leadership experience.
Experience with Wisconsin CHW networks, or regional CHW infrastructure efforts.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with community partners and institutional staff.
Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, shared document platforms).
Must provide a valid driver's license.
Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating statewide or regional training and technical assistance (TTA) programs, learning collaboratives, or community capacity-building initiatives.
Experience supporting grantee or subcontractor coordination, including communication with multiple organizations across geographic regions.
Experience working with rural, Tribal, or underserved communities and an understanding of the unique operational considerations in these contexts.
Familiarity with the Rural Health Transformation Program, Wisconsin Department of Health Services CHW initiatives, or Medicaid CHW reimbursement policy.
Bachelor Degree preferred ; focus in focus in public health, community health, social work, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
Supports coordination with the Wisconsin CHW workforce and statewide/regional CHW networks, including dissemination of resources, logistics for community of practice