Community Health Representative
About The Position
The Community Health Representative (CHR) serves as a liaison between the Native community, health care providers, and available social services. The position aims to improve communication between patients and providers, increase community access to existing services, promote general health, and assist with preventive and rehabilitative services. The CHR works closely with the clinical team to support comprehensive, culturally responsive health care delivery. The role reports to the Tribal Registered Nurse and follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. It is non-exempt and based in Tuolumne, California, with negligible travel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Resident of the county of service.
- Current valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.
- Pattern I: Prior experience in human or healthcare services and completion of IHS Community Health Representative Training; or Pattern II: Prior experience in human or healthcare services and ability to complete IHS Community Health Representative Training within one year of hire or as soon as available after hire.
- Willingness and ability to communicate with others and establish trusting relationships.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to serve as a role model while interacting as part of the Native community.
- Ability to safely operate and drive a motor vehicle.
- Agreement to an annual physical examination including a TB skin test or X-ray.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment TB test, background check, and drug screening.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse tribal communities.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certificate.
- Prior experience working with Native American populations in a healthcare setting.
- Membership in the Indian community served.
Responsibilities
- Identify Native families in the service area.
- Conduct home visits as assigned or scheduled.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and the health care team.
- Assist eligible community members in obtaining available social and health services.
- Follow up on referrals to outside providers.
- Visit hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and convalescent homes as needed.
- Organize health education and counseling in coordination with dental, medical, and mental health services.
- Conduct informal meetings to discuss and address community health concerns.
- Share information about community resources with patients.
- Arrange and support patient transportation as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of transport vehicles.
- Adjust work hours as needed to accommodate transportation schedules, prescription pick-ups, late-afternoon appointments, and long transports.
- Maintain current daily logs and required reporting forms using applicable documentation standards.
- Maintain thorough, current, and confidential records related to all parties contacted.
- Attend training workshops, meetings, seminars, and community health-related functions as directed.
- Cooperate with clinic staff, arrange meetings, and work with them to support eligible clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) plan.
- Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
