Community Health Worker

The Ohio State University

Columbus, US
Trusted liaison
Connect participants to resources
Guidance and support
The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a trusted liaison, connecting the Ohio State Healthy Community Center (HCC) participants from the Near East Side and broader Columbus community to essential resources, while providing guidance and support as they navigate their individualized health and wellness needs

Job Summary

  • The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a trusted liaison, connecting the Ohio State Healthy Community Center (HCC) participants from the Near East Side and broader Columbus community to essential resources, while providing guidance and support as they navigate their individualized health and wellness needs.
  • The CHW delivers tailored outreach, education, and support services to all people — helping community members navigate healthcare systems, access critical resources, and achieve improvements in health outcomes.
  • The CHW will also participate in community assessments to identify resources and gaps and assist in the planning and implementation of community health programs.

Matching Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a trusted liaison, connecting the Ohio State Healthy Community Center (HCC) participants from the Near East Side and broader Columbus community to essential resources, while providing guidance and support as they navigate their individualized health and wellness needs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • trusted liaison
  • connect participants to resources
  • guidance and support
  • nutrition and chronic health education

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative work
  • community assessments
  • program planning and implementation
  • monthly and quarterly reporting

Key Requirements

  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Community Health Worker certification
  • 1 year of relevant experience required
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter