Tools That Support Community Health Worker Programs in Island Jurisdictions
April 28, 2025
Community health workers (CHWs) are critical partners and voices in public health initiatives to advance health and well-being. These resources are intended to support island jurisdictions in program planning, retaining CHWs, preventing CHW burnout, integrating them into health systems, and communicating their role.
CHW Programming 101: Overview for Island Jurisdictions
This resource compiles best practices and recommendations for creating an effective CHW program in island jurisdictions. Additionally, this resource includes questions that can guide conversations to support island jurisdictions and their partners in ultimately defining a shared vision for CHW sustainability.
Burnout and Workplace Well-Being for CHWs
CHWs, CHW supervisors, program managers, and clinic administrators can use this slide deck to facilitate honest, reflective conversations about workforce burnout, and take concrete actions that elevate CHWs and promote their well-being. Adapt the slide deck to meet your needs.
Outlining a Vision for CHW Integration
This worksheet, created in collaboration with Partners in Health United States, can help island jurisdiction public health program planners who work with CHWs build or maintain broad buy-in and investment in this critical workforce. It can also support those who are interested in integrating CHWs into their public health workforce but aren’t sure where to start.
CHW Program Profile
Island jurisdiction public health agencies can use this template, created in collaboration with the National Association of Community Health Workers, to develop an internal CHW Program Profile, summarizing their current CHW infrastructure and policy landscape. The completed profile can serve as a resource to communicate internally as well as a reference guide when applying for funding.