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Fenway Health

Community Health Worker

Boston, MA · On-site

$24.62 - $26.67/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Function Community Health Worker (CHW) will with specific target ... Under the direction of the manager of Behavioral Health Integrated Services, the CHW will provide ...

Northwell Health

Community Health Worker

Melville, NY · On-site

$34K - $51K/yr

Supports members in developing health management care plans. 8.Empowers members by promoting ... Community Health Worker certificate, highly preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range ...

Northwell Health

Community Health Worker

Melville, NY · On-site

$34K - $51K/yr

Supports members in developing health management care plans. 8.Empowers members by promoting ... Community Health Worker certificate, highly preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range ...

Northwell Health

Community Health Worker

Melville, NY

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Supports members in developing health management care plans. 8.Empowers members by promoting ... Community Health Worker certificate, highly preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range ...

Northwell Health

Community Health Worker

Melville, NY

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Supports members in developing health management care plans. 8.Empowers members by promoting ... Community Health Worker certificate, highly preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range ...

Northwell

Community Health Worker

Melville, NY · On-site

$34K - $51K/yr

Supports members in developing health management care plans. 8.Empowers members by promoting ... Community Health Worker certificate, highly preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range ...

Northwell

Community Health Worker

Melville, NY · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Supports members in developing health management care plans. 8.Empowers members by promoting ... Community Health Worker certificate, highly preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range ...

Hackley Community Care

Community Health Worker

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

... management skills and linking the clinical care provided by the Health Center with community-based ... social supports. Through home and onsite visiting and telephone contact, this individual ...

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How much do community health manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for community health manager in the United States is $58,937.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Community Health Manager do?

A Community Health Manager oversees programs and initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of specific communities. They assess community health needs, design health education campaigns, manage staff, and collaborate with local organizations to address public health issues. Their responsibilities often include data analysis, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The goal is to enhance access to healthcare services and promote healthy lifestyles within the community.

What is the difference between Community Health Manager vs Community Health Worker?

AspectCommunity Health ManagerCommunity Health Worker
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, or related field; certifications may include CHW or CPH.Often requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may need certification or training programs.
Work EnvironmentSupervises programs, manages staff, and coordinates community health initiatives in healthcare or public health settings.Provides direct community outreach, education, and support within communities, often in non-clinical settings.
Employer & IndustryEmployed by healthcare organizations, public health departments, or NGOs.Employed by community organizations, clinics, or public health agencies.

The Community Health Manager oversees community health programs and manages staff, requiring higher education and leadership skills. In contrast, the Community Health Worker focuses on direct community engagement and education, often with less formal education. Both roles are vital in public health but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

How does a Community Health Manager typically collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders?

Community Health Managers play a vital role in building partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and community leaders to improve public health outcomes. They often coordinate outreach programs, facilitate regular meetings, and share resources to address specific health needs within the community. Effective collaboration requires strong communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to align diverse groups toward common health goals. This teamwork not only strengthens program impact but also helps identify emerging issues and opportunities for innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Community Health Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Health Manager, you need expertise in public health, program management, and data analysis, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health or a related field. Familiarity with health information systems, program evaluation tools, and certifications such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) are commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and cultural competency are critical soft skills to effectively engage communities and lead teams. These skills and qualifications are vital for designing impactful initiatives, measuring outcomes, and improving community health outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Community Health Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,937 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Community Health Manager - Chronic Disease Prevention & Management

YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Asheville, NC • On-site

$18.99 - $23.73/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

ABOUT US
The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people - regardless of age, income, or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state's largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are "For All". Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Community Health Director and consistent with the mission and policies of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, the Community Health Manager coordinates logistics essential to the success of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Management program, the department's long-term objectives and ensures success of daily operations. This position supports data management, quality improvement practices, assists in routine administrative functions and program coordination and implementation as needed. This position is funded through the NC DHHS Office of Minority Health and is contingent upon continued grant support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Responsible for coaching and mentoring direct reports and ensuring alignment with the organization's personnel policy and HR practices within their scope of responsibility; provides input through quarterly check-ins and annual reviews with service line/department team.
  • Implements a results-based management approach and ensures service line/department is actively working towards association-level objectives by assessing progress towards identified goals/KPIs, provides timely communication, coaching and feedback to Lifestyle Coaches and discusses development opportunities.
  • Coordinates and implements community health programming and outreach initiatives to include launch and maintenance of chronic illness programs (DPP/MDPP/DEEP), data collection and management for all programs, quality assurance measures and accurate and timely reporting.
  • Oversees participant referral pipeline and supports potential program participants for enrollment in classes, supporting class placement, enrollment paperwork, database management and program evaluation.
  • Assists in receiving, tracking and responding to referrals from a variety of sources including DPP Express/ADA, medical providers, NCCARE360, website inquiries and other referral sources within a timely manner. Delegate needed action to the appropriate program staff.
  • Provides administrative oversight of incentive inventory, program supplies and other programmatic materials.
  • Develops and manages tracking tools/surveys to improve processes, program evaluation, program reporting and to inform budget development and forecasting.
  • With support of CH Director, supervises Lifestyle Coaches and coordinator staff, if applicable.
  • Assists in collaboration endeavors with community partners and experts to support health improvement efforts among low-income and marginalized populations, to include regular communication, marketing efforts around program promotion and increasing community support/partners.
  • Creates and distributes marketing materials as needed to ensure program success. May support digital marketing efforts.
  • Ensures program fidelity standards are in place and are followed by all staff. This includes the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve continuity and consistency of work. Attends Community Health programs to support work and observe program quality. provide feedback to Director and Coaches, offering suggestions for process improvements.
  • Supports CH Director in budget creation and management for all chronic illness support programs, as needed. Serves as a good steward of association resources.
  • Additional tasks as assigned.

ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or 6 years' experience working in related field in lieu of education.
  • 2 years professional experience in program development and leadership.
  • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software (Microsoft business suite).
  • Must have the ability to travel regularly and reliably throughout a three-county service area.
  • Health Coach or Community Health Work certification preferred.
  • Experience in working with historically marginalized populations preferred.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
  • 1+ year of experience working in priority population communities preferred.
  • Lifestyle Coach credentialing or train to become a Lifestyle Coach within 12 months of hire date required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Requires strong organizational skills, prioritization of workloads in order to meet deadlines, as well as detail-orientation and conscientiousness.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, public relations, and communications skills; possess comfortability in both office and community-based work environments.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, talk and hear.
  • Often, this job might work outside in various environmental conditions
  • Frequently required to reach with hands or arms
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Meet strength and lifting requirements regularly, lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS
Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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