About the Program
The ASPIN Community Health Worker Training Program (ACHWTP) will expand on our existing CHW Certification Training Programs and apprenticeship, preparing individuals for careers in the areas of both behavioral health and primary care, focusing on chronic health conditions. ACHWTP will recruit, support, and train 93 paraprofessionals per year; 70 of those trainees will be newly certified CHWs. 23 participants will be existing CCHWs seeking professional development and upskilling in additional topics such as health equity and supervisory training. 18 qualified students will continue into the Department of Labor certified CHW apprenticeship program, prioritizing the Hispanic, Latino/a/x, African American/Black, and individuals from underserved minority communities throughout the state. 25% of the CCHW students that participate in the field placements and/or apprenticeship will do so in underserved communities to advance health equity and reduce health disparities.
Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has awarded Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) 3 million dollars to expand the public health workforce through the training of new Community Health Workers (CHWs) and to extend the knowledge and skills of current CHWs and other health support workers over the next three years. This training will assist in increasing access to care, improving public health emergency response, and addressing the public health needs of underserved communities.
ASPIN will provide specialized training and financial support to offset expenses through providing stipends and educational tools to trainees. With ASPIN’s experience delivering CHW courses to our students, this is an opportunity for students to secure competitive paying employment that will improve the health and quality of life of Indiana residents, especially in communities that have been the underserved.
For more information about participating in the ASPIN CHW Training Program, please contact the Project Director:
Tiffany Hamilton: thamilton@aspin.org MA, BSN, CCHW-CT ,
Assistant Director of Business Development or call 317.536.4686.
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ACHWTP Competency and Feedback Form
ACHWTP Competency and Feedback Form – Supervisors/Journey Workers