Imagine You – A Professional CHW!
Becoming a Community Health Worker offers many benefits, including:
A SENSE OF FULFILLMENT: CHWs play a critical role in improving the health and well-being of their communities. By helping others, you will gain a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment by making a positive impact on people’s lives.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: As a CHW, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and expand your knowledge in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, and community outreach. This can help you grow both personally and professionally.
COMPETITIVE PAY: CHWs are in high demand and many organizations offer competitive pay and benefits.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT: With experience and additional education, you may be able to advance your career and take on more responsibilities in the field of community health.
Is Community health work for You?
Does This Sound Like You?
- I like the idea of helping people reach their goals.
- I’m interested in making my community healthier.
- I am a good listener.
- I can talk easily with people I don’t know.
- I accept people who have had different experiences or think about things differently than I do.
- I understand healthy boundaries.
- I am organized, reliable and trustworthy.
I Am Good At – Or Interested In:
- Working as a member of a team
- Identifying and accessing resources for others
- Managing conflict
- Practicing Cultural Humility
- Listening
- Helping others identify goals
- Speaking up for individuals and communities
- Collecting and using information from and with community members
- Using critical thinking techniques & problem solving
- Having knowledge of social determinants of health and related disparities
Current Trainings to Become a CHW: Click for Details
| Day/s | Date/s | Time/s | Cost | Scholarships | Details + Registration | Provided By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | April 15 – June 10, 2024 | 9 am – 3pm | $1,200 | YES – Limited | Click Here! | Southern NH AHEC |
| Thursdays | Sept. 19 – Nov. 7, 2024 | 9 am – 3:30pm | $1,200 | YES – Limited | Click Here! | North Country Health Consortium |
| Thursdays | Jan. 9 – March 6, 2025 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | $1,200 | YES – Limited | Click Here! | North Country Health Consortium |
| Thursdays | April 10 – June 5, 2025 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | $1,200 | YES – Limited | Click Here! | North Country Health Consortium |
CHWs-NH has scholarship funds available, so you can likely be trained at no cost to you!
