Rural CHW Program Coach

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for the Rural Community Health Worker Program Coach, a role delivering web-based and in-person training across rural Wisconsin, with a focus on strengthening CHW programs and sustainability through coaching and technical assistance.

The position collaborates with UW Population Health Institute, CHW leaders, and community organizations to reflect CHW values, rural realities, and workforce development goals, with partial onsite and remote

Qualifications

• Experience as CHW or CHR.
• Demonstrated CHW values and trust-based relationships.
• Experience with CHW workforce development.
• Experience building capacity through training or coaching.
• Proficient with common tools (MS Office, Google Workspace, Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Monitor outreach program budget spending as needed.
• Develop and evaluate curricula and programs; recommend improvements.
• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships.
• Research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials.
• Review and adapt coaching resources reflecting CHW values and rural realities.
• Deliver outreach program content to community members.
• Lead program implementation and oversee day-to-day activities.
• Schedule resources and coordinate logistics for outreach program.

Skills

CHW experience

Relationship building

Workforce development

Training

Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Overview

The Rural Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Coach is a CHW role responsible for providing web-based and in-person training throughout rural Wisconsin, technical assistance, and coaching to rural organizations employing CHWs under the Wisconsin Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This position works with grantee organizations to strengthen CHW program start-up, implementation, and sustainability, tailoring support to their unique context and needs. Drawing on their own experience as a CHW, the Rural CHW Program Coach anticipates practical challenges CHWs and organizations face, proactively problem-solves, and provides support that strengthens capacity and effectiveness. The role collaborates with UW-PHI RHTP CHW Initiative leadership, CHW leaders, healthcare and community-based organizations to ensure that technical assistance, training resources, and learning experiences reflect CHW values, rural community realities, and workforce development goals. The role also builds trust-based relationships across Wisconsin\'s rural public health landscape, supports peer learning among grantee organizations, and contributes to a sustainable statewide CHW workforce by strengthening organizational capacity and advancing CHW integration.

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Lived or professional experience as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or Community Health Representative (CHR)
• Demonstrated understanding of CHW values and practice, including trust-based relationship building and community accountability
• Experience working with CHW workforce development efforts
• Experience building capacity through training, coalition building, or coaching
• Comfort using common office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, or similar platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multilingual
• Project management experience
• Experience working within grant-funded programs or supporting grantees
• Familiarity with the Rural Health Transformation Program or Wisconsin DHS CHW initiatives
• Knowledge of Medicaid CHW sustainability policies and approaches
• Experience living in or supporting rural or tribal communities
• Experience with CHW sustainability policies and approaches

Responsibilities

• Monitor outreach program budget spending as needed
• Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs and provide recommendations for improvement
• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials
• Review and adapt coaching resources, tools, and TTA materials that reflect CHW values, rural community realities, and workforce development goals
• Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members
• Lead the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics in support of an outreach program

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Population Health Institute

Compensation

The minimum salary for the position is $70,000 annually, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in public health, community health, social work, or a related field is preferred.

How to Apply

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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

Contact Information

Brittany Brown, [e-mail], 608-265-2978

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See Relay Service for further information.

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