Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Timeline
Community Service
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Jacob Burwell

Corvallis,OR

Summary

Licensed Community Health Worker with a B.S. in Public Health (Sept. 2025) possessing extensive experience in outreach, health education, and case management. Skilled in crisis de-escalation, cultural competence, and program development, with a proven ability to connect diverse populations to vital resources. Bilingual in Spanish and committed to improving community health outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Worker

Unity Shelter
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided resource navigation, case management, and health education for individuals experiencing homelessness and at-risk individuals.
  • Maintained a caseload of 25-75 clients.
  • Collaborated with medical providers, outreach teams, and community organizations to improve client outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with privacy and program requirements.
  • Managed approximately 40 incoming calls and 20 incoming emails, requiring responses, daily.
  • Successfully assisted 27 clients in being admitted to long term care facilities.

Shelter Staff

Unity Shelter
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Monitored and supported residents, ensuring safety and adherence to shelter rules.
  • Responded to crises using verbal de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Assisted in connecting residents to community services and resources.

Afterschool Director

Eugene YMCA
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Directed afterschool program in accordance with Oregon childcare regulations.
  • Planned and implemented educational and recreational activities.
  • Supervised staff and ensured compliance with child-to-staff ratios.

Caregiver

F.A.C.T.S
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Designed and delivered engaging, problem-based learning activities for K–5 students.
  • Managed individual student needs while maintaining group engagement and safety.

STEM Capacity Developer (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Arizona Board of Regents
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Researched, wrote, and supported grant applications for STEM initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies for STEM programs.
  • Created evaluation metrics and curricula for 21st Century Skills education.
  • Modeled instructional practices and provided professional development support for educators.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
09-2025

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Schedule management
  • Community outreach
  • Community education
  • Health service referrals
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Community Health Worker- 4/23-4/26

Timeline

Community Health Worker

Unity Shelter
01.2023 - Current

Shelter Staff

Unity Shelter
01.2021 - 01.2023

Afterschool Director

Eugene YMCA
07.2017 - 01.2018

Caregiver

F.A.C.T.S
01.2016 - 01.2018

STEM Capacity Developer (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Arizona Board of Regents
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Oregon State University

Community Service

  • Arizona DanceSafe; President/Founder (2017-2018): Led nightlife harm-reduction outreach, coordinated partners, provided crisis counseling, connected emergencies to EMS, conducted drug testing for DEA reporting, and trained volunteers.
  • HIV Alliance; 2019: Provided needle exchange and other harm-reduction materials to vulnerable individuals in the Springfield/Eugene area, Assisted in harm-reduction education and Naloxone trainings, Assisted in rationing supplies so all individuals could receive adequate assistance
  • Occupy Medical; Peacekeeper (2018-2019): Greeted community members and executed crisis intervention/de-escalation tactics to ensure medical clinic remained safe for all persons attending.

Awards

AmeriCorps VISTA Alumni (2016)

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