Description
The State of Missouri, through its Department of Health and Senior Services, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide workforce development services that will strengthen the Community Health Worker (CHW) profession across 84 designated rural counties. The contractor will partner with the Community Health Workers Association of Missouri (CHWAM) to deliver training, certification promotion, board governance support, employer outreach, and reporting. The effort runs through July 31 2027 and requires monthly progress reporting, participation in CHWAM board meetings, and a presence at the annual conference.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to CHWAM (governance training, strategic planning, communications).
• Promote CHW certification and career pathways in rural counties.
• Conduct employer surveys, develop integration tools, and showcase ROI of CHWs.
• Deliver monthly progress reports and attend required meetings (virtual or in‑person).
• Meet minimum experience: 5 years in health‑workforce development, nonprofit board support, and rural program work; project manager must be a certified CHW with similar experience.