WORKPLACE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) TRAINING
Build internal workforce support that strengthens participation, stability, and long-term retention.
WHAT IS WORKPLACE CHW TRAINING
Workplace CHW Training prepares designated employees to recognize and address non-clinical Social Determinants of Health that influence workforce participation, stability, and retention. The training equips participants to provide structured peer support, early barrier identification, and practical stabilization strategies within organizational settings.
WHY ORGANIZATIONS IMPLEMENT THE CHW MODEL
In many workplaces, instability is not caused by lack of effort—but by unresolved real-life barriers affecting employees outside of work.
When these barriers remain unaddressed, organizations often experience:
Early turnover
Attendance inconsistency
Workforce disengagement
Preventable disruption
The Workplace CHW model creates structured, internal support that helps employees stabilize participation and remain engaged in employment.
WHAT THE TRAINING PREPARES EMPLOYEES TO DO
Participants learn how to:
Recognize non-clinical factors affecting workforce participation
Support coworkers in navigating everyday barriers
Connect employees with appropriate community and workplace resources
Strengthen communication and participation support within the workplace
Reinforce workforce stability through structured peer support
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training.
HOW TRAINING IS USED WITHIN ORGANIZATIONS
Workplace CHW Training is often implemented:
Following a Workplace Stability Audit
When organizations identify ongoing workforce instability
To strengthen retention and participation support
To build internal capacity for long-term workforce stability
Training may be integrated into broader workforce stabilization strategies.
HOW TRAINING IS DELIVERED
Workplace CHW Training is delivered through a structured, cohort-based model designed to prepare participants for practical application within organizational settings. The training is non-clinical, workplace-focused, and grounded in a community health and workforce stability framework rooted in Social Determinants of Health and non-clinical peer support principles.
The program emphasizes applied learning and skill development. Participants are prepared to recognize and respond to non-clinical factors that influence workforce participation, stability, and retention.
Training is adaptable across employers, workforce programs, and community-based environments while maintaining a consistent and structured approach.
TRAINING APPROACH
Training is delivered through a blended format combining foundational instruction, applied skill development, and scenario-based learning.
- Structured, cohort-based learning
- Workplace-centered, non-clinical focus
- Grounded in Social Determinants of Health
- Emphasis on early barrier recognition and stabilization
- Supportive and non-disciplinary approach
Participants engage in guided learning, applied exercises, and practical scenarios reflecting real workplace and life-stability conditions.
TRAINING STRUCTURE
The program is delivered over approximately 140–160 hours using an employer-friendly format designed for working participants.
- Blended instruction and applied practice
- Scenario-based skill development
- Competency-focused completion
- Designed for practical workplace use
The training prioritizes skill development, real-world application, and effective functioning within organizational environments.
DELIVERY FORMAT
Training may be delivered in formats that support organizational needs while maintaining program integrity:
- Live virtual instructor-led sessions
- In-person cohort training (when applicable)
- Guided applied practice and scenario work
- Structured learning progression
All delivery formats maintain a consistent focus on workplace relevance and non-clinical peer support.
TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
The learning environment is:
- Structured and guided
- Practical and application-focused
- Supportive, not disciplinary
- Grounded in real workplace conditions
Participants are prepared to operate within defined role boundaries while supporting non-clinical stabilization efforts inside organizations.
Workplace CHW Training is delivered through a community health and workforce stability framework grounded in Social Determinants of Health and non-clinical peer support principles.
IS WORKPLACE CHW TRAINING RIGHT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION?
Organizations typically consider this training when:
Workforce instability persists despite operational or management improvements
Employee face recurring life barriers that affect attendance, consistency, or engagement
Leadership seeks sustainable, internal workforce support structure rather than temporary solutions
A structured approach is needed to recognize and address Social Determinants of Health within the workforce
NEXT STEP
The first step is a conversation to determine whether Workplace CHW Training or Workplace Stability Consulting is the appropriate starting for your organization.
During this discussion, we will explore your workforce conditions, current challenges, and organizational goals to identify the most effective path forward.