An average of three hours of training each week is required. Provided primarily in a virtual environment, with some limited in-person training. Each host site will provide on-the-job training with appropriate mentoring and supervision for the CHW.
The CHW will work towards achieving competency in the following areas:
• Coordinating care • Providing case management support • Assisting individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems
• Cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
• Culturally appropriate health education and information
• Coaching and social support
• Promotion for individuals and communities
• Building individual and community capacity
• Implementing individual and community assessments
Once the training has been completed and participants have met the required competencies in each of these areas, they will receive their completion certification as an AmeriCorps Member.