# Community Health Workers > Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs. - Code: 21-1094.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 21-1094) - Family: [Community & Social Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-21), one of its 18 occupations - Tasks: 28 tasks (7 core and 21 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1094.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/21-1094.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information. Core task · Task 19031 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 2. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise. Core task · Task 19017 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013 3. Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women. Core task · Task 19028 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 4. Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions. Core task · Task 19026 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 5. Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community. Core task · Task 19027 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 6. Refer community members to needed health services. Core task · Task 19036 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 7. Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members. Core task · Task 19024 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 8. Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening. Supplemental task · Task 19033 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 9. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings. Supplemental task · Task 19016 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013 10. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions, such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence. Supplemental task · Task 19018 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013 11. Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments. Supplemental task · Task 19015 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013 12. Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area. Supplemental task · Task 19029 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 13. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management. Supplemental task · Task 19020 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013 14. Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs. Supplemental task · Task 19025 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 15. Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites. Supplemental task · Task 19043 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2013 16. Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers. Supplemental task · Task 19023 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 17. Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required. Supplemental task · Task 19042 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 18. Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms. Supplemental task · Task 19038 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2013 19. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing. Supplemental task · Task 19019 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2013 20. Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members. Supplemental task · Task 19040 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 21. Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Supplemental task · Task 19039 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 22. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving. Supplemental task · Task 19021 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 23. Provide basic health services, such as first aid. Supplemental task · Task 19034 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 24. Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members. Supplemental task · Task 19030 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 25. Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups. Supplemental task · Task 19032 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 26. Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services. Supplemental task · Task 19022 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 27. Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health. Supplemental task · Task 19041 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2013 28. Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability. Supplemental task · Task 19035 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, July 2013 ## More in Community & Social Service - [Child, Family, and School Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1021.00): 21 tasks - [Clergy](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2011.00): 21 tasks - [Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1099.00): no tasks listed - [Counselors, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1019.00): no tasks listed - [Directors, Religious Activities and Education](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2021.00): 19 tasks - [Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1012.00): 35 tasks - [Health Education Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1091.00): 16 tasks - [Healthcare Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1022.00): 17 tasks - [Marriage and Family Therapists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1013.00): 15 tasks - [Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1023.00): 13 tasks - [Mental Health Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1014.00): 27 tasks - [Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1092.00): 21 tasks - [Rehabilitation Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1015.00): 17 tasks - [Religious Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2099.00): no tasks listed - [Social and Human Service Assistants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1093.00): 19 tasks - [Social Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1011.00): 23 tasks ## Where this comes from Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. 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