Community Health Worker Training Coordinator

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Coordinator provides leadership and direction to Community Health Workers across the state by coordinating training and education activities. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and deliver foundational training for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Community Health Workers and CHWs statewide. This position plays a key role in advancing professional development, establishing consistent training standards, and strengthening the CHW workforce to improve health outcomes across communities. This is a new and evolving position and may require adjustment over time to best align with the objectives of the role.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or lived experience in health education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, Public Health, or a closely related field. Plus, three years of experience in Community Health Worker or trainer in a health-related capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of planning, community-based programs, and public health principles.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices related to community development and health prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and collaborate as an effective team member.
• Proficient in applying adult learning principles
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, exercise sound judgment, and analyze and resolve highly complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and deliver foundational and advanced CHW training programs
• Develop standardized curricula aligned with state, organizational, and national CHW competencies
• Adapt training materials for in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments
• Provide consultation and guidance on effective and comprehensive community health worker workforce development
• Plan and manage training schedules, logistics, and enrollment for CHWs statewide
• Identify and coordinate with internal teams, community partners, and external trainers and subject-matter experts to meet workforce needs
• Track training participation, completion, and certification requirements
• Maintain training records, databases, and documentation
• Support ongoing professional development and career pathways for CHWs
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to CHWs and supervisors related to training needs
• Employ Train the Trainer models and Training of Educators models as needed
• Identify training gaps and emerging workforce needs across regions or programs
• Promote best practices and consistent standards across CHW programs
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, outcomes, and performance metrics to improve training content, delivery, and accessibility
• Ensure continuous quality improvement aligns with public health goals
• Align training programs with state and national CHW standards and competencies
• Support certification efforts as applicable
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, funding guidelines, and reporting obligations
• Manage training budgets and resources, as applicable
• Other duties as assigned
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level