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Job Description

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 21-1094.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 41,170.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 19.00
Currently, there are 51,900 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Community Health Workers”.

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Tasks for “Health Advocate”

Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.
Refer community members to needed health services.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.
Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.
Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.
Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.
Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.
Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.
Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.

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