CHAP Instructor Community Health Practitioner

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

10d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the CHAP Instructor presents classroom and skills training for Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/P) and provides administrative and database support for the training center. The instructor delivers training to CHA/Ps from various Alaskan locations using adult-learning concepts and clinical facilitation skills, maintains statewide CHAP standards, and keeps current with changes in program services, technologies, and policies. The role develops and revises training content, schedules, materials, and instructional methods to address new objectives and curriculum changes. The instructor continues to work regularly as a Community Health Practitioner (CHP) at a mutually beneficial location and instructs, guides, and coordinates CHA/P training activities. These include teaching skills within CHP scope of work, serving as a surrogate patient, assisting with return demonstrations, and facilitating additional skills classes in accordance with the CHA Basic Training Curriculum. The role also participates in committees, program work, and continuing education; may support data collection, scheduling, and budgeting; teaches pre-session classes in person or remotely; and helps students use the Community Health Aide Manual as an eCHAM super user. Other duties may be assigned. Work takes place on the ANMC/ANTHC accredited campus and in Village Health Clinic settings. The position may involve exposure to infectious diseases and occasional travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV, or small plane. Some incumbents may need specific technical certifications, and the role may require work outside the traditional schedule.

Requirements

Community Health Practitioner training.
Two years of CHP provider experience in a village clinic for the non-supervisory qualification; alternatively, three years of experience supervising CHA/Ps at the village or regional level for the supervisory qualification. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
Current CHP certification with the CHAP Certification Board.
Knowledge of training theories and practices, including adult-learning principles and lesson-plan development.
Knowledge of CHAP Certification Board standards and procedures; community healthcare and patient treatment practices; and medical equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease concepts.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal, and local regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of medical records management principles and patient-file documentation procedures.
Skill in analyzing clinical tests and examination results.
Oral and written communication skills.
Skills in planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting in-service training classes.
Skill in collecting and analyzing data regarding service delivery, quality assurance, and utilization.
Skill in providing effective patient-care services.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANTHC employees.
Skill in operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications, including database applications.
Some incumbents may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases and occasional travel to remote locations are part of the working conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Five years of health provider experience, preferably in rural Alaska with CHA/Ps.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and skills training to Community Health Aides and Practitioners from various Alaskan locations using adult-learning concepts and clinical facilitation skills.
Ensure training systems are results-oriented, maintain statewide CHAP standards, and provide value to the organization.
Review and stay current with changes in CHA program services, technologies, and policies.
Develop, update, and revise training content and schedules to meet new objectives and curriculum changes.
Deploy new training materials and instructional methods.
Prepare and coordinate development of training programs and materials.
Continue working regularly as a CHP at a mutually beneficial location.
Instruct, guide, and coordinate CHA/P training activities, including teaching clinical skills within CHP scope, serving as a surrogate patient, assisting with return demonstrations, and facilitating additional skills classes in accordance with the CHA Basic Training Curriculum.
Participate in committee and programmatic work to promote CHAP system efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in continuing education to meet changing program needs and maintain professional skills.
Assist with departmental administrative activities such as data collection, scheduling, and budgeting.
Teach pre-session classes in person or by distance delivery.
Assist students with using the Community Health Aide Manual as an eCHAM super user.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
403(b) retirement contributions with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan, with matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment and possible annual discretionary employer contributions of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to six hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC, with optional additional coverage available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility with classrooms for early child development and preschool.
Employee Assistance Program with grief support, financial counseling, mental and emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.