Placement Opportunities

Position Description:

Family Life Project is a Delaware-based nonprofit organization providing social services and health and wellness programs to underserved communities and families in the state. They are looking for trained community health workers to assist them on a number of new programs.

Community health workers may be asked to:

• Lead wellness workshops, presentations, and/or group sessions for community members.

• Conduct community outreach, develop and administer surveys, and conduct patient interviews to identify individuals at risk of physical, relational, and mental health challenges at local venues.

• Create and distribute health-related educational materials, including printed materials and social media content.

• Administer an annual community needs assessment to evaluate health and wellness priorities.

• Facilitate navigation consultations with community members.

• Assist with training and provide administrative support within the Organization’s Healthy Families programming.

• Refer constituents to additional community resources that support wellness goals.

• Conduct follow-ups with constituents via phone and/or telehealth to monitor progress and outcomes.

• Oversee new pilot mental health services for youth and families

• Participate in health and wellness fairs and community events as a representative for Family Life Project.

Periodic remote work is available with position.

Position Requirements:

• Our general business hours are 10 am -6pm Monday-Thursday. Please note that hours may involve evenings, periodic weekends.

• Must have vehicle to travel to sites and community events.

• Criminal & child abuse clearance requirements.

• Proficiency in English a must, and bilingual candidates a plus.

Contact Info:

Interested candidates should contact Krystalyn Davis at 888-823-4833 ext. 0 or by email at familylifeproj@gmail.com

Position Description:

JJPI's Survivor Services (SS) Outpatient Program provides high quality treatment services to individuals who have experienced one or more traumas impacting their mental health.

Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychiatry. The program offers both in-person and telehealth services, although all intake appointments are on site.

-Work with JJPI's clinical and administrative team to support program participants in their recovery/treatment journey.

-Meet with participants as part of JJPI's intake process and provide support/coordinate addressing social determinants of health

-Collaborate with JJPI's clinicians/therapists, intake/case management team, administrative staff, and supervisors regarding non-clinical participant support

Position Requirements:

 We are looking for individuals who have participated in mental health treatment and have overcome or are in the process of overcoming emotional/mental health issues. Individuals who have experienced trauma and have received mental health trauma treatment preferred.

Contact Info:

Interested applicants should reach out to Dr. Brandi Stewart at bstewart@jjpi.phmc.org with a resume and cover letter. If accepted, both trainee and the host organization supervisor will work with the CHW CORE team to begin a contract for the experiential program.

Position Description:

New Kensington Community Development Corporation's Nutrition Education team is looking to bring on a community health worker to assist in facilitating classes and workshops as well as the organization's community outreach efforts. The CHW will work with the Nutrition Education Managers to help facilitate nutrition education programming, build relationships with community-based food distributors and partner organizations and support Policy, systems and environmental changes in Kensington. Programming entails providing hands-on or web-based lessons and workshops while addressing specific areas of expertise such as nutrition, healthy cooking, exercise, food budgeting and goal setting using our standardized curriculum. Additional training and guidance will be provided on the job, and there is an option to complete a certificate in nutrition as well.

Position Requirements:

• Applicant must be comfortable standing for extended periods during events and will likely be asked to occasionally assist in setup that requires lifting as much as 20 pounds at a time. 

• Applicant should be comfortable interacting with many members of the community as well as with public speaking.

Contact Info:

Interested applicants should reach out to jsaez@nkcdc.org with a resume and cover letter. If accepted, you will be asked for a conversation with the team manager for introductions and both trainee and organization will meet with the CHW CORE team to begin a contract for the experiential program. 

Position Description:

Latino Connection is a public health nonprofit providing health outreach and education resources to underserved communities. The dedicated staff at Latino Connection intimately understand the unique values, motivators, and concerns of Latino communities and work to empower and uplift the most vulnerable – and wonderfully vibrant- communities. They offer a variety of services, ranging from mobile COVID testing vans to nationwide webinars and community outreach events to raise awareness on menthol tobacco. They are seeking two already trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) to assist in some of their current programs.

The CHWs will support the Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (BPSMP). They will play a vital role in helping participants manage their blood pressure by providing guidance, education, and ongoing support. This position involves working closely with participants to encourage lifestyle changes, track progress, and connect them with necessary resources.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in health-related fields is a plus.

• Certification as a Community Health Worker is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience in community outreach, health education, or related fields.

• Willingness to travel

Contact Info:

Interested trainees should contact Betsy Lorenzo at blorenzo@latinoconnection.org or call their office at 717-963-7218.

Position Description:

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. is looking for trained community health workers to assist in a variety of public health initiatives across Philadelphia including:

• Scheduling

• Social Drivers of Health Screenings

• Community Health Fairs

• Chronic Disease Patient Education (Diabetes and Hypertension) 

• Patient Navigator for Patient Portal and Self Scheduling

• Back-to-School Health Promotions

• Dental Health Education

• Behavioral Health Education

CHW’s would be working with other experienced and certified community health workers and are expected to take on different projects as needed over the course of their placement.

Some CHW positions at this organization support remote work or a hybrid remote-in person model.

Position Requirements:

• Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent degree

• Applicant should have some proficiency with computers- Word, Excel, other commonly used programs.

• Applicant should be able to demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to speak Spanish, Chinese, or Cambodian or experience with electronic health records is a plus.

Contact Info:

Interested applicants should reach out to cwright@gphainc.org with a resume and cover letter. If selected for an internship position, both trainee and organization will meet with the CHW CORE team to begin a contract for the experiential program.

Position Description:

A Community Health Worker (CHW) at Duffy’s Hope, Inc. would function similarly to a Community Outreach Coordinator, focusing on building relationships, providing resources, and engaging with the community to support the nonprofit’s mission.

• Community Engagement & Relationship Building

• Program Awareness & Enrollment

• Health & Wellness Support

• Event Planning & Community Workshops

• Data Collection & Reporting

• Advocacy & Support

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED

• Passion for community service and youth empowerment.

• Experience in community outreach, case management, or health-related fields preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with diverse populations.

• Knowledge of local resources, social services, and youth development programs.

• Ability to organize events, manage multiple projects, and work independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms for outreach purposes.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Contact Info:

Interested applicants should reach out to duffy@duffyshopeinc.org with a resume and cover letter. If accepted, you will be asked for a conversation with the team manager for introductions and both trainee and organization will meet with the CHW CORE team to begin a contract for the experiential program. 

Position Description:

FAWN (Food and Wellness Network) provides fresh food, wellness programs and health services in the Southwest and Olney neighborhoods of Philadelphia. FAWN recognizes that hunger does not exist in isolation, so our program addresses the social determinants of health, establishing healthy habits and stable families.

• Workshop presentations.

• Reaching out to new partnership.

• Answering client questions.

• Managing and potentially expanding food operations including sourcing food, receiving deliveries, inventory management, and food and donation pick ups

• Site management including purchasing supplies, setting up space, etc

• Soliciting donations and organizing donation drives

• Providing recipes and nutrition education materials on site

• Paperwork, data collection and analysis

• Distribution of food bags for partner organizations

• Spanish translation and support for Spanish-speaking populations

• The shift toward “more than food” is essential for funding sustainability.

With more wraparound services and substantial programming, FAWN will focus more on outcomes rather than outputs and will be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of our services in improving the lives of our clients.

FAWN is working with Turning Points’ development department as well as other PHMC departments and programs such as Strategy and the Health Network to diversify funding streams that include:

• Funding for research and evaluation

• Health insurers (not their foundations)

• Health focused foundations

• Other government funding streams aside from DHS

Position Requirements:

Child abuse clearances

Position Preferences:

Spanish speakers for our Rising Sun location and French speakers at Tilden are needed.

Contact Info:

Interested applicants should contact Cierra Carter at cicarter@turningpoints.phmc.org to arrange a time for an interview.

Position Description:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Care Coordinator will be responsible for delivering direct outreach, education, and care coordination services for the Sickle Cell Disease Community-Based Services and Support (SCD-CBSS) program in the Family Services Department for the Lehigh/Capital Regions, which serves several counties in Pennsylvania.

The CHW Care Coordinator will provide client-centered support for children, youth with special health care needs, and adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) across both urban and rural communities. They will assist families with navigating medical, behavioral health, educational, and social service systems, while promoting health literacy, self-management skills, and equitable access to resources.

Position Requirements:

• CHW certification preferred or a willingness to pursue certification while in the job.

• Minimum of an associate's degree or two years of relevant experience.

• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with current registration and auto insurance are required.

• Reside in or adjacent to a county within the Northeast/Lehigh-Capital Region served by the SCD-CBSS program.

Contact Information:

Interested trainees should visit the position page on the PHMC Careers page to learn more information and submit an application.

Community Health Worker Care Coordinator