For Community Health Workers

Turn your commitment to community into a lasting career.

The NCHA workforce pool is designed to connect qualified and aspiring CHWs with meaningful opportunities, practical support, and room to advance.

What participation may offer

Support for where you are, and where you want to go.

Available opportunities and services will depend on worker qualifications, employer needs, and applicable requirements.

Employment opportunities

Potential full-time, part-time, temporary, project-based, and contract assignments.

Healthcare placements

Potential opportunities with hospitals, FQHCs, clinics, behavioral health, recovery, public health, and community partners.

Professional development

Training in communication, navigation, documentation, outreach, cultural responsiveness, care coordination, and workplace skills.

Certification support

Guidance on applicable Nevada CHW education, certification, continuing-education, and workforce requirements.

Stackable credentials

Build specialized skills in behavioral health, peer support, chronic disease prevention, recovery, housing navigation, and more.

Career advancement

Move toward senior CHW, lead worker, supervisor, trainer, care coordinator, program specialist, consultant, or management roles.

Entrepreneurship development

Learn how CHW experience may eventually support consulting, contracting, training, supervision, or business ownership.

Placement support

Prepare for employer expectations, job matching, and a successful transition into healthcare settings.

A stackable pathway

Your first CHW role can be the beginning.

Education, experience, specialized training, additional credentials, and professional development can open multiple routes through healthcare and human services.

1Community Health Worker
2Specialized CHW
3Lead CHW
4Care Coordinator or Navigator
5Supervisor or Program Coordinator
6Trainer or Workforce Specialist
7Consultant, Manager, or Entrepreneur

The specific pathway depends on each worker’s interests, education, credentials, experience, and the requirements of individual employers and professions.

After you submit

What happens next?

Submitting an intake begins the process. It does not guarantee employment or placement, but it helps NCHA understand how your preparation, interests, and availability may fit future opportunities.

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Receive confirmation

You will receive a reference number and instructions for updating your information later.

02

NCHA reviews your intake

Your training, experience, interests, location, and availability are considered together.

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Discuss possible next steps

NCHA may contact you when more information, preparation, or a relevant opportunity is available.

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Explore a potential match

If an opportunity aligns, expectations and any additional requirements will be discussed before moving forward.

Take the next step

Help us understand your experience and goals.

The intake form collects the information NCHA needs to understand your training, interests, availability, preferred work settings, and career goals.

Already submitted? Update your CHW profile →

Before you begin

Have your training and certification details available. You may also upload a résumé in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format. Do not upload Social Security cards, identification documents, medical records, or financial information.

Start your intake