A program of The Health CollaborativeCHW Training Center
We are a state-certified training center that provides free Community Health Worker (CHW) training and work placement for people with lived experience.
How to apply
To learn more about how to apply and join the Grow Healthy Together Pathways Community HUB, contact us:
info@healthcollaborative.netRequirements
- Willingness to follow the evidence-based program with fidelity
- Commit to serving as a HUB CHW in your respective community (Bexar, Atascosa, Comal, Guadalupe, Medina, Hays, or Kerr County) for a minimum of 6 months
- Receive direct referrals from the HUB
- Pass a background check
- Pass CHW certified training
- Complete learning service hours
Eligibility
- Working age 17 or above — we can train and mentor candidates starting at 17, but the State of Texas will not issue CHW certification until the candidate turns 18
- A high school diploma is not required — if you don't have one, our training roadmap includes support to help you earn it
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Resident of Bexar County or the surrounding service area
- Reliable transportation to serve clients in your neighborhood
- Basic English proficiency (bilingual Spanish/English a plus)
- Access to a computer and internet for training
- Adherence to HIPAA, client confidentiality, and a professional code of conduct
- Minimum attendance during training and completion within the program timeline
- Post-training service commitment in your assigned neighborhood
Disclaimers
- Training is provided at no cost, but completion does not guarantee employment. Placement is contingent on certification, background check clearance, and partner agency openings.
- Employment is offered through a partner Care Coordination Agency, not directly through the HUB.
- State CHW certification is issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), not by the HUB.
- Background checks are reviewed individually. A prior conviction is not an automatic disqualifier — we welcome applicants with lived experience.
- Program participation is subject to funding availability and limited cohort sizes.
- Grow Healthy Together is an equal opportunity program. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the ADA.
Partner with the HUB to staff your CHW workforce
We're recruiting host partners and entry-level CHW employers across our seven-county service area. The HUB serves as your training provider, CHW mentor, network advisor, and upskill partner — so you can focus on serving your patients and clients.
Pre-screened, mission-ready talent
Hire entry-level CHWs who are already certified, background-checked, and trained to the evidence-based Pathways model.
HUB as your training provider
We handle CHW certification, onboarding, and continuing education so you don't have to build it in-house.
Ongoing CHW mentorship
Every placed CHW receives mentorship from experienced HUB staff to support retention and quality of care.
Upskill & career pathways
We partner with you to upskill your existing workforce and create advancement pathways for CHWs.
IT & performance tracking
Our HITRUST-certified, HIPAA-compliant platform tracks CHW outcomes, performance, and community health impact — giving you the data you need to demonstrate ROI and report to funders.
Who we're looking for
- FQHCs, hospitals, and health systems
- Managed care organizations and health plans
- Behavioral health and substance use providers
- Social service and community-based organizations
- Public health departments and ACOs
- Schools, WIC programs, and faith-based agencies