Get in contact with Sussex County Health Coalition staff with questions regarding Community Health Worker training, apprenticeships, or careers.
About the Community Health Worker training program
No, however DHSS can provide assistance with locating childcare and possible financial assistance.
Possible financial assistance may be available to assist with transportation needs. DART is available.
You are responsible for paying any taxes. Any monies received will not be taxed and you are responsible for any taxes at the end of the year.
A 1099 form is a tax form that will be sent out to report any income you received that did not have taxes removed. The IRS will determine how much you may have to pay in taxes.
Keep it in a safe place until it is time to file your taxes. Take it to your tax professional for processing with your income tax returns.
Yes, we partner with DOL in many ways.
The CHW program does not report any financial income to any outside entities.
Any income your household receives has the potential to impact child support payments you receive or make.
Any stipends received from the CHW program have the potential to impact your social services benefits. It is best to consult your social worker for further details. We recommend that you report any stipends received from the CHW training program.
The CHW training program is a total of 6 weeks and a day. You will be required to be in training two days a week. The specific days depend on the county you are taking the training in.
Field placements and apprenticeships are offered based on availability.
Additional professional opportunities are available. Please contact us at info@chwtr.com for additional information.
If you are attending an in-person class, you will be asked to complete any missing time prior to receiving your completion certificate.
We do not provide bus passes; however, you may be eligible for a stipend to assist you with transportation costs. We also offer online courses to assist with any transportation barriers you may have.
Anyone is able to apply and participate in the CHW Training Program as long as you are able to participate with a reasonable accommodation.
We offer both in-person and online classes that fit most needs of our trainees.
Want to talk to a person?
Email info@chwtr.com or fill out this form and a Sussex County Health Coalition representative will be in touch.
Please allow up to two business days for a response.
Still have questions?