Rowan College of South Jersey, in partnership with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, is offering free a Community Health Worker (CHW) Program & Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) Program. CHW and PRS programs are available individually or as combined programs at various times during the year, enabling students to earn a certificate for either one or both programs.
Are you interested in:
- Supporting the health of people in our community?
- Helping children, youth, and families that have been impacted by substance use?
- Building your professional public health skills and beginning a career as a Community Health Worker/Peer Recovery Specialist?
Rowan College of South Jersey in partnership with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine to offer the Community Health Worker Certificate Program. A Community Health Worker (CHW) plays an important role in meeting the health care needs of people with the navigation of social supports including: substance use, treatment, harm reduction, medical and behavioral health referrals, housing support, food supports, health insurance, transportation and more.
Please note we are not accepting applications for the Community Health Worker (CHW) and Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) Program at this time. Fill out the form below to be notified of our next program.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) program is designed to prepare students to serve as a liaison between communities, health care systems, and state health departments. This course will assist workers in achieving competency in addressing the needs of high-risk or at-risk populations (those with multiple chronic conditions, premature birth), identifying and addressing social determinants of health, reducing hospital readmissions and emergency department (ED) over usage, and providing direct services. This class has a 100-hour internship that need to be completed to receive a grade of completion. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion from Rowan College of South Jersey.
Program Benefits
- No cost tuition
- Earn industry recognized credentials
- Gain knowledge and hands-on skills
- Students will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the program
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine has received a federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration's (HRSA) that is funding this program.
Professional Development Training
RCSJ CTE provides professional development opportunities for current Community Health Workers. for more information. For more information, please complete the interest form and select "Professional Development for Community Health Worker."
This certificate program is designed to meet the training requirements of the State Credential “Certified Peer Recovery Specialist” or CPRS. According to the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of NJ, Inc., Certified Peer Recovery Specialists give non-clinical assistance to help fellow peers in their recovery from alcohol and drug use related problems through Advocacy, Mentoring and Education, Recovery and Wellness Support, using the established ethical principles and training.
Program Benefits
- No cost tuition
- Earn industry recognized credentials
- Gain knowledge and hands-on skills
- Students will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the program
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine has received a federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration's (HRSA) that is funding this program.
