BUILT POWER SUSTAINED:
THE CHW EMPLOYER'S GUIDE
Building on Proven Success,
Elevating Innovation in the Future of Community Health
what's inside of the guide?
Built
Power
Sustained
Elevate Your Community Health Workforce
Discover how to empower your Community Health Worker (CHW) programs with the Built Power Sustained: CHW Employer Guide —
a national resource created to transform the future of community health.
This free, downloadable toolkit is packed with 60-pages of resource to equips CHW employers with proven strategies, innovative solutions, and best practices to supercharge your CHW program’s impact and build a thriving, sustainable workforce.
Access a wealth of knowledge to drive your CHW program’s success. Whether you're new to CHW workforce development or seeking to refine existing programs, this guide covers everything from chw supervision and competencies to career laddering and risk mitigation.
Don’t stop at the download.
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Our toolkit comes with more than just knowledge
—it’s a launchpad for change.
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If you want to unlock the full potential of the toolkit,
we offer expert-led training sessions to guide your implementation of these innovative strategies seamlessly into your organization's mission. Whether you're looking for a quick deep-dive or
intensive training, we've got you covered.
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Our tailored training sessions are designed to
equip middle and senior managers in community health, social services, and healthcare with cutting-edge strategies.
Whether you're aiming to enhance workforce sustainability,
develop effective leadership, or craft equitable policies,
our expert-led sessions provide the tools and insights you need.
Power-Up: Ignite Your CHW Program – 1 HOUR
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A high-energy, focused session designed to give you a jump-start on implementing key recommendations from the toolkit. Perfect for organizations seeking a rapid but impactful introduction to elevate their CHW workforce/ $1,500
Power Building: The CHW Masterclass – 3 HOURS
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This is where real transformation begins. A deep, interactive experience that blends strategy, real-time case studies, and career development exercises. Let’s go beyond the basics, with hands-on exercises and interactive discussions tailored to your organization’s needs / $3,000
Power Through: Full Immersive Training – 5 HOURS
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Our flagship full-day training delivers a fully immersive, hands-on exploration of the toolkit's best practices, including career laddering, workforce sustainability, and leadership insights. You'll receive personalized guidance on everything from CHW supervision and certification strategies to advanced workforce development planning. There’s also space to dive into real-time problem-solving with your team and leave with a clear, customized roadmap for success. This comprehensive session ensures that your team leaves with actionable strategies and tools for immediate application / $5,000
Exclusive Add-On: Perpetual Learning Access
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Take your investment to the next level by securing perpetual access to all training materials. Your organization can revisit, repurpose, and reuse recorded content for continuous learning and onboarding new team members / + $2,500 (1-2 hours) OR + $6,000 (3-5 hours)
15 TRAINING TOPICS AVAILABLE
Our FREE guide is designed to help you implement high-impact solutions. ​
There is a digital version AND
a fillable version that can be downloaded.
TOOLKIT TRAINING TOPICS
By investing in specialized training topics, you'll strengthen your CHW workforce, foster innovation, and ensure long-term success. Explore the possibilities and take the next step in elevating your team's impact by booking a quick deep-dive or intensive training today!
Here’s a list of training topics offered by the Coalition from the toolkit.
These topics are tailored for CHWs, middle and senior managers in community health, social services, and healthcare.
Building the Future: The History, Impact, and Vision of the CHW Workforce
The Three Pillars of CHW Sustainability: Personal, Program, and Workforce
Mastering Supervisory Excellence: Effective Practices for CHW Leadership
Preventing Burnout: Addressing Stress and Compassion Fatigue in CHWs
Mental Health Matters: Strategies for Supporting and Monitoring Mental Wellbeing
Crafting Equitable Workforce Policies for CHWs
Creating Pathways: CHW Career Laddering for Long-term Success
Mastering Data: Using and Interpreting the Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix
CHW Leadership & Development Intensive: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
Success Starts Here: Elements of Hiring and Onboarding CHWs
Exploring Braided Funding: A Roadmap to Financial Flexibility
Grant Scoping for CHW Programs: Writing and Winning Proposals
Certification & Credentialing: What You Need to Know for CHW Success
CHW to Supervisor: A Pathway to Leadership
Creating a Safer Workplace: Safety Planning for CHW Programs​
why this toolkit matters.
"Built Power Sustained: The CHW Employer Guide"
is more than just a resource—it's a commitment to the future of health and social care. By utilizing this guide, you’ll not only enhance the impact of your CHWs but also contribute to a unified regional and national effort to elevate the profession. Whether you're new to employing CHWs or looking to deepen your support, this toolkit provides the framework for sustaining a workforce that is essential to community health