• SYNCH logo - Supporting Your Needs in Community Healthcare

    Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trained public health professionals who know their community and have the heart for helping others and serving their community.

  • 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

  • Counties Served by SYNCH

    Click on the map to see a list of the counties served by the SYNCH program.

Complete the SYNCH Interest Form:

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

  • Please call: 
    (570) 246-5902

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Disclaimer

  • 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.