Community Health Workers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,107 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 57% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
AI could do much of this on its own
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions, such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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