Community Health Worker Training Coordinator

Job Posting Title

Community Health Worker Training Coordinator

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Family Support & Prevention Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary is up to $60,000 based on experience and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Oklahoma City - 123 Robert S Kerr Avenue

Salary: up to $60,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Summary:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Coordinator provides leadership and direction to Community Health Workers across the state by coordinating training and education activities. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and deliver foundational training for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Community Health Workers and CHWs statewide. This position plays a key role in advancing professional development, establishing consistent training standards, and strengthening the CHW workforce to improve health outcomes across communities. This is a new and evolving position and may require adjustment over time to best align with the objectives of the role.  

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Design, coordinate, and deliver foundational and advanced CHW training programs

• Develop standardized curricula aligned with state, organizational, and national CHW competencies

• Adapt training materials for in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments

• Provide consultation and guidance on effective and comprehensive community health worker workforce development

• Plan and manage training schedules, logistics, and enrollment for CHWs statewide

• Identify and coordinate with internal teams, community partners, and external trainers and subject-matter experts to meet workforce needs

• Track training participation, completion, and certification requirements

• Maintain training records, databases, and documentation

• Support ongoing professional development and career pathways for CHWs

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to CHWs and supervisors related to training needs

• Employ Train the Trainer models and Training of Educators models as needed

• Identify training gaps and emerging workforce needs across regions or programs

• Promote best practices and consistent standards across CHW programs

• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, outcomes, and performance metrics to improve training content, delivery, and accessibility

• Ensure continuous quality improvement aligns with public health goals

• Align training programs with state and national CHW standards and competencies

• Support certification efforts as applicable

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, funding guidelines, and reporting obligations

• Manage training budgets and resources, as applicable

• Other duties as assigned

• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or lived experience in health education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, Public Health, or a closely related field. Plus, three years of experience in Community Health Worker or trainer in a health-related capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of planning, community-based programs, and public health principles.

Understanding of evidence-based practices related to community development and health prevention. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and collaborate as an effective team member. Proficient in applying adult learning principles

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, exercise sound judgment, and analyze and resolve highly complex situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels. The role requires regular communication and frequent periods of standing, walking, and extended sitting, along with daily use of computers and phones. Travel to various locations throughout the state is an essential part of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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