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Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island
FAQ
Learn more about the CHW workforce by visiting this link: http://www.apha.org/membergroups/sections/aphasections/chw/. Also, to learn more about CHWs here in Rhode Island, simply contact us at the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island, or attend one of our trainings or events!
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How can I learn more about Community Health Workers?
CHWARI uses the definition supplied by the CHW Section of the American Public Health Association, "A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy."
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What is a Community Health Worker?
Do you help people in your community to get services of any kind that improve their health? You are probably a Community Health Worker. CHWs have many titles, including outreach worker, peer navigator, community liaison, health navigator, and many more. You don't have to be paid to be a CHW - volunteers are CHWs too!
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Am I a Community Health Worker?
How can I work with CHWARI?
If you are interested in ongoing training for your staff, partnership on a CHW-related project or collaboration on a funding opportunity, please contact us and tell us about your idea. If you are a student and are interested in internship or student projects, please contact us for availability and areas of need. Thank you for your support!
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Certainly! If you are building a new CHW program to meet the needs of your community or in response to changes in health reform, then CHWARI is your best resource. There are training programs for CHW supervisors (or those looking to become supervisors), as well as one-on-one assistance to CHW programs. Contact us to learn more about how we can help!
Is there support for CHW managers and supervisors?
According to a 2009 study by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, there are more than 3000 CHWs in Rhode Island. Getting involved with CHWARI will help to connect you with other CHWs around the state, building your network of resources for yourself and for your clientele. Also, you can take advantage of the networking events and training opportunities that may not be available to you in any other way.
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Why should I join the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island?
