Community Health Worker
NC Alliance of Public Health AgenciesNorth Carolina, United States
Posted March 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies (NCAPHA) was founded in 1995 to strengthen public health across the state. It serves as a collaborative network that offers shared services, technical assistance, and best‑practice guidance to local health departments. By leveraging collective expertise, NCAPHA helps agencies reduce operating costs, streamline operations, and improve program delivery. Its model of partnership and resource sharing distinguishes it as a leading catalyst for efficient, high‑quality public health practice in North Carolina.
Job Description
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping patients and their families navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers, case managers and health educators through an integrated approach to treatment, care management and community outreach.
Requirements
- Cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
- Provides culturally appropriate health education and information
- Care coordination, case management, and system navigation
- Provides coaching and social support
- Advocates for individuals and communities
- Provides direct services and supports direct service provision of professional staff
- Interviews clients to obtain basic data, past medical history, and determines income status/program eligibility
- Conducts outreach, develops and maintains working relationships with clients and makes referrals to other community agencies and services
Benefits
- Contract position
- No benefits, including insurance, retirement plans, paid time off or vacation
