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Community Health Worker

Mid-level

Also known as: Apprise Counselor, Behavioral Health Advocate, Benefits Outreach Specialist, Community Development Coordinator

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Community HealthPublic HealthHealth EducationHealth AdvocacySocial ServicesHealthcareSocial WorkHuman ServicesSocial SciencesMedical Care & Welfare

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
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Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+12.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

7,000

per year (US)

Jobs today

64,700

in 2025 → 72,900 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Patient Navigator
  • Health Promoter Assistant
  • Volunteer Coordinator

Where it can lead

  • Health Educator
  • Public Health Program Coordinator
  • Social and Community Service Manager

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely assist Community Health Workers by providing data analysis for identifying health trends and at-risk populations, streamlining administrative tasks, and personalizing health resources. However, the core human element of advocacy, empathy, and direct communication will remain crucial and irreplaceable, potentially allowing workers to focus more on direct patient interaction rather than data collection.