The Community Health Worker Navigator (CHWN) Pathway program has been designed to help you get started in a rewarding career in healthcare. This role is sometimes called community health representative, public health aide, community advisor, outreach worker, case manager/case worker, peer educator, patient navigator, and other related titles.

Community Health workers are frontline public health workers who have a strong understanding of the communities they serve. As a CHW you will help individuals and families overcome barriers to effectively navigate healthcare systems and access community services needed for healthy and productive lives. Major components of the work include advocacy, outreach, navigation, health education and social support.