What Is a Community Health Worker?
Community health workers are trusted members of the community who serve as liaisons between health and social services and the immediate community they are a part of. They advocate for community members, identify resources, and help improve health outcomes.Through the InTOuCH program, members of the community are trained to be community health workers versed in stroke and cardiovascular disease. Once trained, some community health workers are hired to assist with research studies that address other health issues in the community.
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Type of Program
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The InTOuCH program accepts community health worker trainees each fall and spring. Apply now.
Admission
The InTOuCH program accepts trainees each fall and spring. Accepted applicants must be able to commit to the training schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for the entire eight weeks of the program.Cost
The training is free.Eligibility
- Strong ties to the community
- High school diploma, GED, or several years of community work experience
- No hearing, visual, or memory impairment
- Commitment to attend all training sessions
- Ability to read and write in English
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to email and a computer or laptop
Schedule
The eight-week program follows a hybrid model. The first six weeks are held via Zoom, and the last two weeks are held in person at Columbia's Center for Community Health.Coursework
- Intro to Community Health Workers
- Stroke and Heart Disease
- Diabetes and Cholesterol
- Heart Attack
- High blood pressure and smoking
- Nutrition
- Physical Activity
- Mental Health
The average Community Health Worker salary in New York, NY is $95,198 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,238 and $105,353.
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