Community Health Workers
Community and Social Service · SOC 21-1094
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
Top Skills
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Common titles: Apprise Counselor, Community Health Outreach Worker, Community Health Program Coordinator, Community Health Program Representative (Community Health Program Rep), Community Health Promoter, Community Health Worker (CHW)
Representative Tasks
- •Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
- •Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
- •Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
- •Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
- •Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Provide basic health care services.
- •Maintain client records.
- •Advise clients or community groups on health issues.
- •Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.
- •Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.
Tools & Technologies
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 5.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 75% Bright |
| Median Salary | $51,850 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |