Community Health Workers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, community health workers:

Have a high level of social interaction. They work with the public regularly.
Are responsible for the health and safety of others.
Are somewhat responsible for the work done by other health workers.
Occasionally are placed in conflict situations in which others may be rude or upset.
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Communicate in person and by e-mail and telephone on a daily basis. They also write letters and reports, but less frequently.
Usually work as part of a team.
Sometimes speak in front of large groups of people.

Mostly work indoors but may attend outdoor events.
Are sometimes exposed to the diseases and infections of others.
Work physically near others. They may share office space and sometimes come into physical contact with patients.

Must be exact when performing the job. The public relies on community health workers for accurate information.
Sometimes repeat the same mental activities.
Are able to set, but not all, most of their daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.
Make decisions on a weekly basis that impact the public as well as their organization's reputations.
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Work in a moderately stressful environment in which they must meet weekly deadlines.