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Community Health Representative
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Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Government
Nett Lake, MN (In Person)
$37,502 Salary, Full-Time
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Community Health Representative 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Nett Lake, MN From $18.03 an hour - Full-time Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Government 2 reviews From $18.03 an hour - Full-time The Community Health Representative (CHR) is a frontline public health worker and trusted member of the community who provides culturally appropriate health education, patient navigation, outreach, and support services. CHRs serve as a bridge between the Tribal community and healthcare systems, helping individuals and families access resources, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall health outcomes. Essential Duties, functions, & Responsibilities Provide one-on-one education to individuals on health-related topics through assigned home visits and walk-in visits. Will deliver culturally appropriate health education on wellness, chronic disease management, and prevention. Assist clients in bathing, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, and other duties as assigned by Community Health Nurse or Medical Provider. Coordinate and develop annual, quarterly, and monthly reports for Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Health and Human Services Department. Attend all training, workshops, continuing education, and meetings related to the position. Maintain current, accurate and secure files ensuring they comply with HHS and HIPAA regulations. Provide home visits, outreach, and follow-up care to community members in homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Organize and maintain a current file on all client referrals with pertinent data and social service resources available to the community; maintains referrals and appointments for clients to ensure that appointments have been met. Serve as a liaison between the community and health/social service resources. Collaborate with healthcare providers, Tribal programs, and community partners. Serve as an advocate for patients in navigating healthcare systems. Transport clients to health resources when clients have no other means of transportation in accordance with Bois Forte Human Services Transportation Policy. Maintain arrangements and assist with special clinics during the year, such as immunization, audiology, optometry, and other community clinics as needed. Conduct basic health screenings ( e.g. blood pressure and/blood glucose). Conduct home safety assessments for potential hazards and make appropriate contacts to remove hazards. Maintain and organize the Bois Forte Needs Program. Refers community members to the program as needed. Perform clerical duties, including typing and word processing for the Community Health Department Staff. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
None.Education:
High School Diploma/Or Equivalent.License/Certification:
Become a Certified Community Health Representative within 90 days. or- Become a Certified Nursing Assistant within one year.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, be insurable under the Band's RTC Automobile Policy, and be eligible to drive under any other motor vehicle use policies applicable to the position.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Bois Forte Reservation and its people.
- Ability to be discreet and able to maintain the highest standard of security and confidentiality in accordance with Federal, State, and Tribal regulations.
- Well-organized with the ability to prepare and distribute information confidentially and with discretion.
- Ability to show initiative and take responsibility for work with minimum supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with the public, visitors, and other delegates.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to multi‐ task.
- Ability to assist clients in an effort to problem-solve to help achieve a positive result.
- Ability to track referrals and client numbers.
- Knowledge of social welfare and social services delivery system and local provider network.
- Knowledge of the socio-cultural factors that both enhance and adversely affect the mental health of American Indian populations.
- Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and components) and general office equipment Use/storage/maintenance of multiple usernames and passwords. Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of available training and help desk.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate storage of electronic files.
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
- A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Be certified or willing to become certified as a Home Health Care Assistant or Nursing Assistant.