Community Health Worker 2 positions

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Red Cliff (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cliff Community Health Center seeks Community Health Worker professionals for two full-time, non-exempt roles. The CHW will help individuals and families access health and social services, improve health outcomes, and reduce inequities.

The positions require CHW program completion within six months and a valid driver's license. The roles involve outreach, transportation to appointments, data collection, and collaboration with Wrap Around Services to assist clients with Medicaid and other

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete CHW program within six months of hire.
• One year clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Driver license and eligibility for tribal vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in community health outreach activities.
• Advise clients on self-care, such as diabetes management.
• Identify high-risk members with overdue health needs.
• Distribute culturally appropriate educational materials.
• Attend community events to strengthen ties with health services.
• Provide case management and referrals to resources.

Skills

Organization skills

Data entry

Excel

Word

Publisher

Education

High school diploma / HSED / GED

CHW program completion (AHEC)

Tools

Mobile or computer basics

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Community Health Worker 2 positions

LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center

WAGE: $20.00 per hour

SUPERVISOR: Community Health Supervisor

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY: The Community Health Worker (CHW) helps individuals and families to improve their health, increase their access to health and social services, and reduce health inequities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in community health outreach activities:
2. Advise clients or groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
3. Identify high risk members of target population with overdue health needs.
4. Distribute culturally appropriate educational materials such as flyers, brochures, or other material to inform members of the target population.
5. Attend community events to engage and strengthen relationship between community and health service system.
6. Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
7. Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility.
8. Provide case management type services including periodic and on-going assessments, referrals to other resources and assistance with overcoming barriers to access.
9. Participate as a member of the Community Health, respiratory season response team which may include testing, education, and support.
10. Collaborate with Wrap Around Services to assist clients with applying for social services, including Medicaid, Long Term Care, Foodshare etc.
11. Documentation of patient visits, transports in the Electronic Health Record as required.
12. Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard privacy of patients in common areas.
13. Participate in data collection and workflow development across service systems.
14. Participate in Community Health Worker networks and/or Community of Practice.
15. Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education efforts with the approval of supervisor and/or Health Center Administration.
16. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by supervisor.
17. Maintain a clean and safe physical environment. Alert administration and/or supervisor to problems and difficulties, as circumstances may warrant.
18. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Organization skills and attention to detail.
2. Computer skills; data entry, Excel program, Word, Publisher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED required.
2. Completion of Community Health Worker Program via Area Health Education Careers (AHEC) required within six months of hire.
3. One year experience working in a clinical setting – preferred.
4. Current CPR certification or willing to accomplish within 90 days of employment.
5. This position must possess and maintain a current valid Driver License. Must be eligible to be placed on the tribe’s vehicle insurance.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

Considerable daily contact will be made with the general public, tribal leadership, Program Directors and staff, consultants, and the Tribal Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed in overhead storage or shelving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Red Cliff Community Health Center; office and clinic settings. Exposure to hazards of the health care industry. All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

[e-mail]

[phone]

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.