Community Health Worker Apprentice

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Community Health Worker Apprentice

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Community Health and Wellness Center

                     

Department

Ambulatory Operations Transition-Regional Operations

                      

Job Code

D99611

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

 The Community Health Worker (CHW) Apprentice is a key role designed to help individuals develop the essential skills needed to serve as a liaison between patients and the health care system, as well as community-based organizations. Working under the mentorship and guidance of an experienced CHW preceptor, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience and training in a variety of functions that aim to improve health outcomes for diverse and underserved populations. This role will focus on building strong community partnerships, promoting health equity, and facilitating access to vital health and community services. 

 

This position includes a combination of on-site work hours and evening classes as part of the apprenticeship program. The apprentice will serve with our team at Langston Hughes while also attending classes at Tri-C Metro Campus. The apprentice will begin on a standard daytime schedule weekdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, then transition to an adjusted schedule once coursework begins in February 2026 - June 2026. 

 

Classes will be held virtually beginning in 2026 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with occasional in-person labs at Tri-C Metro Campus. 

 

Upon successful completion of the Community Health Worker certification, apprentices will have the opportunity to choose a placement as a Community Health Worker at one of the following Cleveland Clinic locations: Beachwood, Fairview, or Langston Hughes. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• The CHW Apprentices will learn and demonstrate core functions such as patient care, community outreach, and connecting patients with essential resources. 

• Will work closely with patients and community organizations, creating an environment of trust and open communication. 

• Apprentices will learn how to develop relationships to improve healthcare access and outcomes. 

• Apprentices will be trained to better understand the cultural dynamics of the community they serve. 

• Learn to support and ensure that community healthcare services are accessible, appropriate, and respectful of the community’s needs. 

• Help patients navigate the healthcare system, ensuring they get the support they need. 

• Apprentices will gain experience in this aspect through informal counseling and advocacy. 

• Apprentices will participate in outreach efforts to