Community Health Program Coordinators

Employment of community health workers is projected to increase by 13 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This rate is much faster than the average for all careers. “Individuals diagnosed with chronic diseases, mental health issues, and substance abuse disorders will require community health workers to assist them in finding health care professionals and other social assistance providers," according to the DOL. "Demand for these workers also will stem from their role in implementing public health initiatives, including preventive measures to reduce the spread of disease." These increased efforts to improve health outcomes and reduce costs suggest that job opportunities will not only be good for front-line community health workers, but also for those who manage them and develop outreach programs. Community health program coordinators with experience at large organizations and graduate degrees in public health or social work will have the best job prospects.