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Community Health Workers
Description
Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Common Tasks
- Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $20.98 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.52 and $34.44 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $43,623.19 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $26,031.88 and $71,643.48 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 390 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 20.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 470.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $17.00 with the median annual salary reaching $37,019.
