The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- State and local government agencies
- Civic organizations
Outlook
Demand for this career will be very strong. As health care costs go up, there is more interest in educating people about how to stay healthy. Educators can also help people manage chronic illnesses they already have such as asthma or diabetes. As the population ages demand for educators will increase.
Job prospects may be best for workers who have formal education or have specialized in a specific area such as aging populations. Prospects may also be better for those who speak a second language.
Community Health Workers (CIS 100565)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,145 Medium |
& |
13.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
265 Few |
| Champaign Area |
91 Small |
& |
8.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
33 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,027 Medium |
& |
14.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
129 Few |
| Decatur Area |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
89 Small |
& |
13.5% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Du Page County |
188 Small |
& |
16.5% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
36 Very small |
& |
27.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
22 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
75 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| McHenry County |
23 Very small |
& |
13.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
58 Small |
& |
5.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
29 Very small |
& |
20.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
104 Small |
& |
9.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
33 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
34 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
64 Very small |
& |
9.4% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
68 Small |
& |
13.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
45 Very small |
& |
8.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
60 Very small |
& |
28.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| United States |
63,400 Medium |
& |
13.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
7,500 Few |