Community Health Workers
Community and Social Service
Talking with people about diet, exercise, and getting care is the core of the work, then checking back by phone, in writing, or in person to see whether they followed through. The job also means reaching members of targeted groups, handing out flyers, and referring people to needed health services. Some of that happens at community meetings and health fairs; some roles include blood pressure, glaucoma, or hearing screenings, or collecting data on local health needs. Client records—plans, notes, and forms—have to stay current. Suits people who like public contact, careful follow-up, and explaining health information in plain terms.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$51'850
Median Wage Market Position
$51'850
What you might do
- Advise people on diet and exercise
- Refer residents to needed health services
- Find and contact people in high-risk groups
- Follow up so clients complete recommended steps
- Keep client records and care plans current
- Share health flyers at community events
Skills that matter
- Advice on diet, exercise, and general health
- Follow-up so recommended actions get done
- Contacting high-risk and low-income groups
- Updating client records, plans, and notes
- Referring residents to needed health services
- Learning community issues at health fairs
AI & the future of this role
Outreach materials and screening checklists might be drafted more easily with AI, yet neighborhood relationships and culturally grounded advocacy are hard to automate. Hands-on education and in-person trust are likely to keep much of this work resilient.
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