Rural CHW Program Coach

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rural Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Coach is a CHW role responsible for providing web-based and in-person training throughout rural Wisconsin, technical assistance, and coaching to rural organizations employing CHWs under the Wisconsin Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This role is designed for an experienced Community Health Worker, Community Health Representative or Promotor(a) who is passionate about supporting other CHWs, sharing lessons learned, building relationships, and helping organizations create environments where CHWs can thrive. This position works with grantee organizations to strengthen CHW program start-up, implementation, and sustainability through training, coaching, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities. Drawing on their experience as a CHW, CHR or Promotor(a), the Rural CHW Program Coach helps organizations and CHWs navigate challenges, identify practical solutions, and strengthen local capacity in ways that reflect CHW values and community priorities. The role works closely with UW-PHI RHTP CHW Initiative leadership and the CHW Initiatives team, CHW leaders, healthcare and community-based organizations to ensure that technical assistance, training resources, and learning experiences reflect CHW values, rural community realities, and workforce development goals. This position provides an opportunity to: Support and mentor CHWs across Wisconsin Help rural organizations successfully implement and sustain CHW programs Contribute to statewide CHW workforce development efforts Collaborate with CHW leaders and partners to strengthen health and well-being in rural communities Shape training, coaching, and technical assistance resources that reflect CHW values and lived experience. We recognize that Community Health Workers come to this work through many pathways. If you are excited about supporting CHWs and strengthening rural communities, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Lived or professional experience as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or Community Health Representative (CHR) or Promotor(a).
Demonstrated understanding of CHW values and practice, including trust-based relationship building and community accountability
Experience working with CHW workforce development efforts, or experience supporting, mentoring, training, supervising, or developing CHWs
Experience building capacity through training, coalition building, or coaching, or experience facilitating groups, mentoring peers, supporting community initiatives, or providing leadership in community settings
Comfort using common office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, or similar platforms
Must provide a valid driver's license.
Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual
Project management experience
Experience working within grant-funded programs or supporting grantees
Familiarity with the Rural Health Transformation Program or Wisconsin DHS CHW initiatives
Knowledge of Medicaid CHW sustainability policies and approaches
Experience with CHW sustainability policies and approaches

Responsibilities

Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
Reviews and adapts coaching resources, tools, and TTA materials that reflect CHW values, rural community realities, and workforce development goals