- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Healthcare & Human Services
Public Service & Safety
- Annual Median Wage$ 47,560$36,160
$68,380Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Community health workers promote wellness by helping people adopt healthy behaviors. They implement programs and advocate for people who may have limited access to health resources and social services.
What do they typically do
- Coordinate care among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
- Conduct outreach, such as through home visits
- Provide culturally appropriate health and informational resources
- Oversee case management and resource access
- Advocate for individuals and communities regarding housing, food security, and other needs
- Provide coaching and social support, such as nutrition training, recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders, and chronic disease management and prevention
- Provide services, such as basic health screenings and first aid
- Increase individual and community participation in assessments and education to improve health and well-being
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.5%Job Opening 209Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs16331895Change 262