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Lead Community Health Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Community Health Worker

Rock Hill, SC ยท On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery.

Community Health Worker

Marietta, GA ยท On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery.

Community Health Worker

Duluth, GA ยท On-site

$17.50 - $23/hr

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery.

Community Health Worker

Sumter, SC ยท On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery.

Community Health Worker

Bend, OR ยท On-site

$20.25 - $26.50/hr

Mosaic is looking for a compassionate Community Health Worker to serve as a bridge between patients ... Train and lead patient education opportunities (Ex: Walk with Ease, Living Well Series, etc.) as ...

Community Health Worker

Melville, NY ยท On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Serves as a mentor for Community Health Workers 2.Provides oversight in care of members to improve health outcomes and promote well-being 3.Acts a resource for CHW and members 4.Provides support and ...

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How much do lead community health worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead community health worker in the United States is $25.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead community health worker?

Lead Community Health Workers are experienced professionals who coordinate and oversee the work of community health workers within a healthcare or community organization. They serve as liaisons between medical providers, social services, and the community, helping to ensure that individuals receive the care and resources they need. In addition to supporting clients, they often provide guidance, training, and supervision to other community health workers. Lead Community Health Workers play a crucial role in improving health outcomes, reducing disparities, and building trust within the communities they serve.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a lead community health worker?

To thrive as a Lead Community Health Worker, you need a thorough understanding of community health principles, case management, and typically a background in public health or social services. Familiarity with health information systems, data collection tools, and sometimes certifications like CHW (Community Health Worker) credentials are common requirements. Outstanding leadership, cultural competency, and strong interpersonal communication skills help you guide teams and effectively engage diverse populations. These skills are critical to building trust, improving health outcomes, and managing successful outreach programs in community settings.

What challenges do lead community health workers face when coordinating with healthcare providers and community organizations?

Lead Community Health Workers often encounter challenges such as bridging communication gaps between healthcare providers and diverse community members, navigating resource limitations, and managing a high caseload. They must balance administrative duties with direct community engagement, ensuring that programs are culturally relevant and accessible. Effective collaboration requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to advocate for both clients and team members while fostering trust among all stakeholders.

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

AspectLead Community Health WorkerCommunity Health Worker
CredentialsTypically requires certification or experience in health education or community outreachOften requires certification or relevant experience in community health
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, coordinates programs, and mentors other workersProvides direct community outreach, education, and support
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare organizations, public health agencies, and community programsCommonly employed in similar settings, focusing on outreach and education

The main difference is that Lead Community Health Workers oversee and coordinate programs, while Community Health Workers focus on direct community engagement. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but the lead position involves additional leadership responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Lead Community Health Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,817 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Community Health Worker

your health organization

Rock Hill, SC โ€ข On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Fort Mill area. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery. This role includes visiting patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services. Additionally, the CHW is responsible for delivering
medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to
essential supplies.

Community Health workers perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in their designated service area. You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily. This is a full time, salary-based working 12-hour shifts (7:00AM-7:00PM)

The following service area(s) are available:

  • Fort Mill
  • Clover

About

We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.

Why Choose a Career at Your Health?

Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.

  • Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
  • Employer Matched 401K
  • Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
  • Employer Matched HSA
  • Generous PTO Package
  • Career Development & Growth Opportunities
  • Vehicle Allowance

What Are We Looking For?

A successful Community Health Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and
responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without
notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s)

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Work closely with care team members and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care and compliance with the care plan.
  • Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.
  • Facilitate and coordinate visits with PTs, OTs and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.
  • Deliver medications to patients homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.
  • Coordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.
  • Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment,
    providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.
  • Deliver durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in homes and ALFs, ensuring proper
    assembly and functionality. Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of
    DME.
  • Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
  • Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.

Qualifications:

  • Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred. Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.
  • Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.
  • Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
  • Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
  • Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
  • Ability to read and communicate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
  • Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
  • Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity