Community Health Workers
A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who has a
close understanding of the social, cultural, and economic factors that
impact the health of the community. In the context of geosciences,
community health workers require a moderate background to be involved
in:
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Educating communities about natural disaster preparedness and
assisting in the distribution of emergency supplies or providing
support for evacuation efforts.
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Collecting data and providing feedback on the effectiveness of
public health programs.
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Monitoring changes in environmental conditions or reporting on the
availability of resources such as clean water or sanitation
facilities. This information can be used to inform policy decisions
and ensure that resources are allocated effectively.
Read more about this occupation on O*NET OnLine at www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1094.00
