Community Health Advocate & Outreach Driver

ADP, Inc.; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc. seeks a Community Health Representative to support its native American Indian community health program.

The role includes home visits, limited courier services for medications, and helping clients access needed medical care while maintaining detailed reports and confidentiality. Responsibilities include advocating for patients, coordinating appointments, and occasionally providing basic Home Health Aide tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination.
• 1 year health care experience preferred.
• Familiar with entering data into a healthcare database (EHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform home visits within service area following program policies.
• Provide limited courier services for medications and clinic messages.
• Advocate and educate clients to access needed health services.
• Provide basic Home Health Aide-type assistance as assigned.
• Maintain activity logs and required documentation for billing/QA.
• Collaborate with staff to support team-based health care delivery.
• Participate in community events with Outreach.
• Provide First Aid/CPR (BCLS) when needed.
• Maintain vehicle logs and coordinate with accounting on vehicle use.
• Be flexible with hours for appointments and community events.
• Travel long distances to urban centers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Office/clinical documentation

Data entry knowledge

Confidentiality

Vehicle operation

Customer/patient interaction

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years related experience

Equivalent education/experience

1 year health care setting preferred

Knowledge of EHR data entry

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Windows

Office equipment handling

Job description

Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc. seeks a Community Health Representative to support its native American Indian community health program.

The role includes home visits, limited courier services for medications, and helping clients access needed medical care while maintaining detailed reports and confidentiality. Responsibilities include advocating for patients, coordinating appointments, and occasionally providing basic Home Health Aide tasks under supervision.