About CHWSD
Mission
To promote, support, and sustain the Community Health Worker (CHW) profession in South Dakota.
Vision
A well-established statewide network of CHW professionals who provide a wide range of services for South Dakotans.
Our Goals
Raise awareness
about the CHW profession and share information about the benefits of CHWs with applicable employers in South Dakota.
Develop
a statewide training curriculum and promote a statewide certification program.
Work collaboratively
with statewide partners to develop sustainable reimbursement models for CHW services.
Outline
a career ladder and career lattice for CHWs seeking to expand their work in South Dakota.
CHWSD Strategic Plan
The 2021-2023 CHWSD Strategic Plan provides a detailed overview of the Goals, Objectives, and Strategies of the CHWSD for the next 3 years. Click to download the PDF.
