Community Health Educator (CHW) - Community Health
About The Position
The Community Health Educator promotes and improves the health and well‑being of underserved individuals and families through culturally responsive education, outreach, and community engagement. This role empowers community members with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to make informed health decisions and adopt healthy behaviors. Working collaboratively with care teams and community partners, the Community Health Educator delivers health education programs, preventive wellness initiatives, and resource‑navigation support. The role assesses social and behavioral needs, identifies barriers to care—including Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing, food security, transportation, utilities, education, childcare, and financial strain—and connects families to appropriate healthcare and community‑based services. Serving as a trusted liaison among families, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations, the Community Health Educator enhances access to care, supports positive health outcomes, and contributes to the development of sustainable, community‑based health programming.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- 6 months Experience in community outreach, education, or direct service work with families.
- Community Health Worker (CHW) certification.
- Reliable form of transportation.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Community Health, Human Services, Family Studies or related social services field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promotes and improves the health and well‑being of underserved individuals and families through culturally responsive education, outreach, and community engagement.
- Empowers community members with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to make informed health decisions and adopt healthy behaviors.
- Delivers health education programs, preventive wellness initiatives, and resource‑navigation support.
- Assesses social and behavioral needs and identifies barriers to care, including Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
- Connects families to appropriate healthcare and community‑based services.
- Serves as a trusted liaison among families, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations.
- Enhances access to care, supports positive health outcomes, and contributes to the development of sustainable, community‑based health programming.
Benefits
- Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
- Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- 401K with company match
- Ample opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
