How do they match: Community Health Workers

  • Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
  • Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.
  • Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
  • Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
  • Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.
  • Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
  • Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
  • Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
  • Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
  • Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.

  • Provide basic health care services.
  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.