Foundations for Community Health Workers - Darouny Somsanith
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A practical guide to becoming a community health worker Foundations for Community Health Workers provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to essential skills for professionals in community health roles. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a greater need than ever for compassionate community health workers trained in the core competencies and guiding principles that can empower individuals to lead healthy lives. With an emphasis on social justice, cultural humility, and client-centered practice, this book offers a solid background in professional skills and their…mehr

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A practical guide to becoming a community health worker Foundations for Community Health Workers provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to essential skills for professionals in community health roles. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a greater need than ever for compassionate community health workers trained in the core competencies and guiding principles that can empower individuals to lead healthy lives. With an emphasis on social justice, cultural humility, and client-centered practice, this book offers a solid background in professional skills and their application. Real-life case studies and quotes from community health workers illustrate the challenges and successes that learners will face on the job. Readers will also gain skills in conflict resolution, group facilitation, community organizing, trauma support, and more, equipping them to enter the public health field with confidence and safety. Learn about the public health field and the skills needed to become a community health workerGain skills in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstancesDevelop a background in client interviewing, community advocacy, and facilitating community health trainingsRead case studies from real community health workers This book, in its updated Third Edition, is a valuable introduction and reference for anyone working toward a career as a community health worker.
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Tim Berthold, MPH, is a consultant who has worked closely with community health workers and promotores de salud for over 35 years. He supervised CHW/P/Rs in public health settings in the United States and internationally and served as a faculty member and program coordinator for the CHW certificate program at City College of San Francisco.   Darouny Somsanith, MPH, started her career as a CHW and is currently the coordinator of the CHW certificate program at City College of San Francisco. She has been a trainer and workforce advocate for CHW/P/Rs for over 20 years and is deeply committed to supporting the growth of a public health workforce that is culturally diverse and responsive to the needs of our marginalized communities.