Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL
$18.38
UPPER WAGE LEVEL
$40.22
AVERAGE ANNUAL
$55,119
JOBS IN THE REGION
48
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promotes, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs. Excludes “Health Educators” (21-1091).
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State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Rogue Community College | Medford | Community Health Worker Training |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Klamath Falls | Rural Mental Health Program |
For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties). View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
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