Community Health Specialist — Career Guide

They promote health within the community by helping individuals adopt healthy behaviors. They serve as an advocate for individuals' health needs by helping community residents effectively communicate with healthcare providers or social service agencies. They act as a liaison or advocate who implements or advocates for programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. They may provide preventive health-related services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. They may collect data to help identify community health needs.

Healthcare