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 Community Health Worker (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
• Establishing a role of behavioral health to address community needs and supporting youth mental health.