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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Instructor

Contract Role| $35–$50/hr | Flexible/Hybrid | Maryland

Contract Details:

+ Flexible hours depending on course schedules, some evenings and weekends required.

+ Instruction may require in-person delivery at specific locations in Montgomery County, Maryland and/or virtual sessions.

+ Contract duration will align with course offerings.

Are you passionate about empowering others and making a difference in community health? Holy Cross Health is looking for a dynamic and engaging Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Instructor to join our mission-driven team!

In this flexible, hybrid contracted role, you’ll train and inspire the next generation of CHWs, helping them gain the skills and certification they need to serve their communities. You’ll lead adult learners through an interactive, Maryland state-approved curriculum — and we’ll provide all course materials.

If you’re experienced in community health, love teaching adults, and want to help strengthen health outcomes across Maryland, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

+ Facilitate engaging, learner-centered CHW certification courses.

+ Mentor and support participants as they prepare for certification.

+ Tailor teaching methods to diverse adult learning styles.

+ Track participant progress and submit a final course evaluation.

+ Submit a final evaluation report summarizing training activities, participant outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in public health, community health, education, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

+ Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) or equivalent experience in community outreach (preferred).

+ Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a CHW or in a supervisory role supporting CHWs (preferred).

+ Minimum of two (2) years of experience in adult education, training, or facilitation.

+ Strong understanding of community health principles, CHW core competencies, and the social determinants of health.

+ Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

+ Proficiency with virtual learning platforms and digital tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

+ Familiarity with Maryland CHW certification standards and requirements (preferred).

Why Join Holy Cross Health?

+ Make a direct impact on Maryland communities.

+ Flexible teaching schedule with hybrid (in-person and virtual) instruction.

+ Materials and curriculum fully provided.

+ Be part of a trusted healthcare system committed to building healthier communities.

Ready to inspire the next generation of CHWs?

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email resumes to:

Attn: Monika Driver

[email protected]

**Please include the following** :

A **resume** highlighting relevant experience, training, and certifications. A brief **cover letter** describing your approach to adult education and your experience in community health and/or as a CHW or CHW supervisor and outlining your teaching philosophy and community health experience.

_Optional:_ Please include your availability for training sessions (e.g., weekdays, evenings, weekends).

***Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled. The program is expected to commence in early July 2025***.

About Us:

Holy Cross Health is committed to advancing community health by empowering individuals to become skilled, certified CHWs. As an instructor, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the CHW workforce and supporting healthier communities across Maryland through education, training, and capacity-building.

_Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard_ _to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)_ _status._

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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