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