Community Health Workers in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Community Health Workers on average make:
$54,080 ($26.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
38
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
increase to 41.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
4 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Apprise Counselor, Behavioral Health Advocate, Benefits Outreach Specialist, Community Development Coordinator, Community Health Advisor, Community Health Advocate, Community Health Agent, Community Health Counselor, Community Health Navigator, Community Health Outreach Worker
Technology/Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook
Tools Used
Automated blood pressure cuffs, Blood glucose monitoring equipment, Computer ink jet printers, Computer laser printers, Emergency first aid kits, Laptop computers, Laser facsimile machines, Manual blood pressure cuffs, Multi-line telephone systems, Passenger cars
Tasks
- Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
- Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
- Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
- Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
- Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
Personality
Dependability, Integrity, Cooperation, Independence, Adaptability/Flexibility, Initiative, Concern for Others, Social Orientation, Innovation, Leadership
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