Community Health Worker

Mohican Nation•Bowler, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
Must possess High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must submit to a Criminal Investigation Background Check.
Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.
Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.
Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
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.
Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally responsive and appropriate health education, information, and outreach.
Generates reports using Microsoft Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, Publisher and office products.
Collects and enters project data into required data collection systems.
Maintains appropriate records management systems: hard and soft.
Monitors, maintains and stocks public health vending machine as needed.
Responsible for sourcing, ordering, packaging, tracking vending machine materials.
Works closely with other agencies to obtain materials for vending machine.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Maintains awareness of the latest health recommendations and be able to advise accordingly.
Develop and distribute health education materials to community.
Coordinate care with other health-related vendors as necessary.
Supports operational aspects of the Community Health division to meet the organization’s customer requirements and satisfaction.
Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge.