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Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trained public health professionals who know their community and have the heart for helping others and serving their community.
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Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trained public health professionals who know their community and have the heart for helping others and serving their community.
SYNCH assists with CHW:
- Tuition
- Training/Work Support
- Certification
- Career Services
Community Health Workers:
- Have the same values and culture of those they serve
- Build trust within the community
- Conduct outreach, community health education, social support and advocate for health of individuals and communities
Community Health Worker Training:
- CHW core competency training
- 2000 hours of paid or volunteer CHW experience
- 60 hours of CHW supervision
- CHW certification from the PA Certification Board
Community Health Workers connect people in their community to:
- Healthcare services and doctors
- Community programs and services
- Healthy lifestyles and personal wellbeing
Who can become a CHW?
- Everyday people who want to make a difference
- Anyone at least 18 Years old
- High school diploma or GED required
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Counties Served by SYNCH
Click on the map to see a list of the counties served by the SYNCH program.
Northern Tier Counties:
Bradford
Potter
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Tioga
WyomingCentral Counties:
Centre
Clinton
Columbia
Lycoming
Mifflin
Montour
Northumberland
Snyder
UnionLuzerne-Schuylkill Counties:
Luzerne
SchuylkillSouth Central Counties:
Cumberland
Dauphin
Juniata
PerryPocono Counties:
Carbon
Monroe
Pike
WayneLackawanna County:
Lackawanna
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Please call:
(570) 246-5902
SYNCH SUCCESS
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Missy D.
“I have decided to take the Community Health Worker training because I enjoy helping people and there is always room for more education. I am amazed at all of the information that is available! It will enhance my job because it will give me better access and more avenues to help my patients/clients.”
— Missy D., Community Health Assistant II, Geisinger
Disclaimer
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This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.