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Bowler, WI
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This position is fully grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continued grant funding. Every employee of Stockbridge Munsee Community is expected to present themselves in a professional manner to customers as well as other departments. Stockbridge Munsee Community strives to provide a provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Community Health Outreach Director, the Community Health Worker (CHW) will serve as a community advocate and/or liaison. CHW will primarily focus on harm reduction and opioid abatement strategies. This position will provide individual and population-based health education, as well as conducting community-based health needs assessments. This position will promote and support the Harm Reduction Program and collaborate with community partners as needed.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening. Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.
DUTIES:
1. Provide culturally responsive and appropriate health education, information, and outreach. 2. Generates reports using Microsoft Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, Publisher and office products. 3. Collects and enters project data into required data collection systems Maintains appropriate records management systems: hard and soft. 5. Monitors, maintains and stocks public health vending machine as needed. 6. Responsible for sourcing, ordering, packaging, tracking vending machine materials. 7. Works closely with other agencies to obtain materials for vending machine. 8. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. 9. Maintains awareness of the latest health recommendations and be able to advise accordingly. 10. Develop and distribute health education materials to community. Coordinate care with other health-related vendors as necessary. 11. Supports operational aspects of the Community Health division to meet the organization's customer requirements and satisfaction. 12. Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge. 13. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must possess High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 2. Experience with electronic health record systems is preferred 3. Computer and mechanical aptitude preferred. 4. Should have great interpersonal communication skills. 5. Knowledge of substance use disorder and harm reduction programs is preferred. 6. Hours worked are flexible, but need to be scheduled with supervisor. 7. Must submit to a Criminal Investigation Background Check. 8. Must adhere to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment. 9. Must be eligible for coverage under the employer's liability insurance. 10. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment. 11. Must be able to meet physical requirements of position. 12. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance are required. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver's license within 30 days of employment if applicant has an out-of-state driver's license. Must meet and maintain the eligibility to operate a personal or tribal vehicle under the driver acceptability guidelines as established by Mohican Nation Insurance. 13. Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 1.
This position requires a lot of sitting with occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. 2. Evening and/or weekend is required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. 3. Work environment requires excellent personal hygiene due to working in close proximity to others and in an enclosed area. 4. A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or TB Skin Test may be required.
WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER. CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN AND REMAIN DRUG FREE.
The Stockbridge-Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance as permitted under federal law. Due to broad federal funding and the co-mingling of fiscal resources, all tribal government operations jobs are treated as federally-funded for the purposes of the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance unless specifically identified as not federally-funded. Although an interview may be granted, this does not determine that the candidate fully meets the qualifications until it is determined by the interview team.
New Position:
04/09/2024
Tribal Council Approved:
04/16/2024
Revised Position:
Tribal Council Approved:
Experience Required Must have a valid WI Drivers License Must have a High School Diploma or
HSED/GED
Preferred Experience with electronic health record systems is preferred. Computer and mechanical aptitude preferred. Should have great interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of substance use disorder and harm reduction programs is preferred. Education Required High School/HSED/GED or better in
General Education Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Skills Required Oral Communication Written Communication Behaviors Preferred Innovative:
Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
