Overview of Community Health Worker Field - The Force for Health® Network

This Force for Health Network tool is configured to provide individual and organizational Community Health Worker training in specific core competencies and specialty training. This module will give you an overview of the Community Health Worker field.

The Force for Health is committed to supporting Community Health Worker candidates and graduates with quality, structured, instructional materials developed by quality experienced instructors along with ongoing portal support in the Alumni Network.

They will experienceCultural mediation among individuals, communities and social service systems

Provide culturally appropriate health education and information

Care coordination, case management and system navigation

Provide coaching and social support

Advocate for individuals and communities

Build individual and community capacity.

Provide direct service

Implement individual and community assessment

Participate in evaluation and research

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Core Competencies

Knowledge Base 6 Topics

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Social determinants of health and related disparities

Pertinent health issues

Healthy lifestyles and self-care

Mental/behavioral health issues and their connection to physical health and healthy behaviors.

Health behavior theories

Basic public health principles

Professional Conduct 10 Topics

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Set goals and develop and follow a work plan

Balance priorities and manage time

Apply critical thinking techniques and problem-solving

Use pertinent technology

Pursue continued education and lifelong learning opportunities

Maximize personal safety while working in community and/or clinical setting

Observe ethical and legal standards (e.g. CHW Code of Ethics, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA))

Identify situations for mandatory reporting and carry out reporting requirements

Pursue lifelong learning including participating in professional development of peer CHWs and in CHW networking groups

Set boundaries and practicing self-care

Communication 8 Topics

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Use language confidently

Use language in ways that engage and motivate

Communicate using plain and clear language

Communicate with empathy

Listen actively

Prepare written communication including electronic communication

Communicate with the community served

Relationship Building 7 Topics

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Provide coaching and social support

Conduct self-management coaching

Use interviewing techniques (e.g. motivational interviewing)

Work as a team member

Manage conflict

Practice cultural humility

Understand the culture of institutions

Service Coordination 5 Topics

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Coordinate care (includes identifying and accessing resources and overcoming barriers)

Make appropriate referrals

Facilitate the development of an individual and/or group action plan and goal attainment

Coordinate CHW activities with clinical and community services

Follow-up and track care and referral outcomes

Capacity Building 5 Topics

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Help others to identify goals and develop to their fullest potential

Work in ways that increase individual and community empowerment

Network, build community connections, and build coalitions

Teach self-advocacy skills

Conduct community organizing

Advocacy 3 Topics

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Contribute to policy development

Advocate for policy change

Speak up for individuals and communities

Education & Facilitation 8 Topics

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Use empowering and learner-centered teaching techniques

Use a range of appropriate and effective educational techniques

Facilitate group discussions and decision-making

Planning and conduct classes and presentations for a variety of groups

Seek out appropriate information and respond to questions about pertinent topics

Find and share requested information

Collaborate with other educators

Collect and use information from and with community members

Assessment 2 Topics

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Participate in individual assessment through observation and active inquiry

Participate in community assessment through observation and active inquiry

Outreach 3 Topics

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Conduct case-finding, recruitment and follow-up

Prepare and disseminate materials

Build and maintain a current resource inventory

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