Community Health Worker Training Program
Get paid to start your healthcare career. No experience is required.
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a liaison between the community and the healthcare system. They are trusted to advocate for patients and the community in general in matters of health care.
Central Health is offering an accelerated certification program that trains candidates to become CHWs in just 10 weeks. This program provides participants with full-time employment and benefits while they work toward their CHW certification.
Responsibilities of a CHW include:
- Helping patients get access to healthcare services and resources.
- Assisting patients with completing documentation.
- Communicating with patients at their literacy level.
- Helping patients set goals and measure their progress.
- Staying current on programs and resources available to the community and how patients can access them.
Participant benefits
- A state-recognized CHW certification at the end of the 10-week program
- Full-time employment at $17/hour for the entirety of the training
- Benefits like PTO, paid holidays, and health, vision, and dental insurance
Requirements
- Be a Travis County resident
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be at least 18 years old
- Attend all classes in person
If you’re interested in becoming a CHW, don’t wait to start your healthcare career. Our program starts in March, and space is limited. Apply today.
