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Community Health Workers (Soc Code 21-1094)
This is a detailed information about Community Health Workers, including the group, the code, the title, the definition of SOC, 2018 SOC Direct Match Title, illustrative example.
SOC Group: Detailed
SOC Code: 21-1094
SOC Title: Community Health Workers
SOC Definition: Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs. Excludes “Health Education Specialists” (21-1091).
