Community Health Worker 2 positions

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker helps individuals and families improve their health, increase access to health and social services, and reduce health inequities. The role is based at the Red Cliff Community Health Center and is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position. It reports to the Community Health Supervisor and has no supervisory authority. The position involves community outreach, client education, identifying people with overdue health needs, providing case-management-type support, assisting clients with referrals and social-service applications, and helping address barriers to care. The worker documents visits and transportation in the Electronic Health Record, protects patient confidentiality, contributes to data collection and workflow development, and participates in community health networks, meetings, trainings, and continuing education. The work takes place in office and clinic settings, with exposure to hazards of the health care industry. Travel to meetings and trainings is required and may involve overnight and out-of-town travel, both locally and nationally. Tribal buildings are smoke-free. Applicants must complete the required application materials and undergo a background investigation; new hires are subject to a drug test before starting. Indian preference applies in the case of equally qualified applicants, while all qualified applicants will be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma, HSED, or GED.
Complete a Community Health Worker Program via Area Health Education Careers (AHEC) within six months of hire.
Current CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Current valid driver's license.
Eligibility to be placed on the tribe’s vehicle insurance.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Computer skills, including data entry and use of Excel, Word, and Publisher.
Ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings, including overnight and out-of-town travel locally and nationally.
Perform duties involving bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying; items may need to be placed in overhead storage or shelving.
Perform the role in a professional and personable manner, with respect and consideration for customers, visitors, and fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in community health outreach activities.
Advise clients or groups on self-care issues, such as diabetes management.
Identify high-risk members of the target population with overdue health needs.
Distribute culturally appropriate educational materials to inform members of the target population.
Attend community events to engage and strengthen relationships between the community and the health service system.
Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
Provide feedback to health service providers about improving service accessibility.
Provide case-management-type services, including periodic and ongoing assessments, referrals to other resources, and assistance overcoming barriers to access.
Participate as a member of the Community Health respiratory season response team, which may include testing, education, and support.
Collaborate with Wrap Around Services to help clients apply for social services, including Medicaid, Long Term Care, and Foodshare.
Document patient visits and transportation in the Electronic Health Record as required.
Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard patient privacy in common areas.
Participate in data collection and workflow development across service systems.
Participate in Community Health Worker networks and/or a Community of Practice.
Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education with supervisor and/or Health Center Administration approval.
Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by the supervisor.
Maintain a clean and safe physical environment.
Alert administration and/or the supervisor to problems and difficulties as circumstances warrant.