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AVEM HEALTH PARTNERS

Community Health Worker

Stroud, OK · On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

Experience in working with volunteers and volunteer-led programs/organizations. * A basic knowledge of social drivers of health. * Knowledge about the community served. * Knowledge of gathering and ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Community Health Worker

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$21.69 - $30.64/hr

Community Health Worker Req #: 0000257042 Category: Social Work / Community Health Status ... Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) * Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC ...

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Community Health Worker

Houston, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

A Community Health Worker contributes to AHF by working to create connections between our vulnerable population and their AHF healthcare center providers. The community health worker also conducts ...

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Trinity Health

Community Health Worker

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

Great opportunity for a Community Health Worker to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable! As a Community Health ...

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

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer community health worker in the United States is $21.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges Volunteer Community Health Workers face when engaging with diverse communities?

Volunteer Community Health Workers often work with individuals from various cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, which can present challenges in communication and building trust. Adapting health education to be culturally sensitive and overcoming skepticism about healthcare interventions are common hurdles. Additionally, they may encounter limited resources or logistical barriers, requiring creativity and persistence to connect community members with appropriate services. Support from supervisors and ongoing training can help address these challenges and enhance the impact of their work.

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

AspectVolunteer Community Health WorkerCommunity Health Worker
CredentialsOften no formal certification required; some training providedTypically requires certification or training, depending on state or organization
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based, often unpaid or volunteer settingPaid positions in healthcare or public health organizations
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, community organizations, volunteer programsHospitals, clinics, government agencies, public health departments

Volunteer Community Health Workers and Community Health Workers share similar roles in community outreach and health education. However, Volunteer Community Health Workers usually operate on a volunteer basis with minimal formal credentials, focusing on community engagement without pay. In contrast, Community Health Workers are often paid employees with formal training or certification, working within healthcare systems to support patient care and public health initiatives.

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

To thrive as a Volunteer Community Health Worker, you need a basic understanding of public health principles, cultural competency, and familiarity with community resources, often supported by short training programs or certifications. Experience with health education tools, data collection systems, and outreach techniques is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help build trust and effectively support diverse populations. These skills and qualities are essential for promoting health, improving access to care, and empowering communities to address their own health needs.

What are Volunteer Community Health Workers?

Volunteer Community Health Workers (CHWs) are individuals who offer their time and skills to help improve the health and well-being of their communities. They typically serve as a bridge between healthcare providers and community members, providing education, support, and resources on health-related topics. CHWs often assist with health screenings, share information about healthy behaviors, and help people access medical services or social support. Their work is crucial in reaching underserved populations and addressing health disparities. Although they are unpaid, their contributions significantly enhance public health efforts.
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Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

Four Rivers Community Health Center

Rolla, MO • On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

Job description

The Community Health Worker functions as the frontline public health worker meeting all competencies and objectives of exhibit C of the Community Health Worker contract with the Missouri Primary Care Association (MPCA) The CHW is also responsible for providing comprehensive evaluation and recommendation of healthcare coverage options to meet the needs of community members and provide application assistance for Medicaid, Medicare, Market Place and other insurance programs. This position is an organizational level position addressing the healthcare coverage needs of all Four Rivers patients, and community members.

Supervision:

Non-supervisory and reports directly to the Care Management Manager.

ESSENTIAL Position RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients navigate and access community services and adopt healthy behaviors. Assists eligible clients to apply for publicly sponsored health care insurance plans providing close follow up throughout the approval process. Conduct outreach in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. Provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, and advocate for individuals and community health needs. Collect data to help identify community health needs and conduct continuous process improvement as part of the quality assurance program. Conduct professional duties in accordance with Your Community Health Center's (YCHC) mission, vision and values.

Position Duties: Establishes trusting relationships with community partners, patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.

Contacts prospective program participants by mail, telephone or in person to inform them of available services. Explains the impact the program would have on the participant and encourages participation.

Assists families, groups and communities in accessing health related services. Assesses client's eligibility for services such as financial assistance, insurances and other programs in place to assist individuals.

Assists eligible clients to apply for publicly sponsored health care insurance plans, providing necessary follow-up, tracking and data collection to assure continuous enrollment.

Assesses client with needs and refers clients to community resources and other agencies to meet identified needs.

Attend community meetings and appropriate health fairs to understand community issues and provide information to community members. Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community.

Advocates for individual or community health needs. Acts as a liaison between communities, individuals and other service providers.

Help clients understand their health conditions, develop strategies to improve their health conditions and provide informal counseling, support, and follow-up procedures.

Helps improve community resident's ability to effectively communicate with health care providers. Helps identify and reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between patients and health providers.

Distribute posters, flyers, and brochures to YCHC service areas that are appropriate for the target population.

Utilizes the electronic healthcare record, excel spreadsheets, word processing and other software programs to format documents, spreadsheets, brochures, flyers, newsletters, training materials and other documents. Produces technical graphics, charts and tables, selecting the format that will best display the material. Enters data and produces various reports as required under the Community Health Worker contract with MPCA and in accordance with requirements of the Primary Care Health Home (PCHH) program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience with social services or public health system is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:


  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday