Youth Health & Wellness CHW — School-Based Support

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Health & School-Based Support Community Health Worker collaborates with tribal youth programs and schools to promote healthy behaviors among youth. The role involves education on substance use prevention, sexual health, and risk reduction, and supporting wellness activities with a culturally grounded approach.

Responsibilities include outreach, documentation of activities, and coordinating with families and programs to ensure coordinated youth wellness efforts, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 75-hour State approved Nursing Assistant course and placed on State Registry.
• 40 hours Medication Aide course and placed on State Registry.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Medication Aide certificate in Nebraska.
• Possess or pass CPR. ACLS optional.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in positive, healthy activities with tribal youth programs and schools.
• Educate youth on substance use prevention, sexual health, and risk reduction.
• Develop and facilitate youth wellness activities and outreach events.
• Build trusting relationships to promote healthy decision-making.
• Promote culturally grounded and trauma-informed wellness for youth.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Mentorship

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA and Medication Aide certificates (Nebraska)

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS (optional)

Job description

The Youth Health & School-Based Support Community Health Worker collaborates with tribal youth programs and schools to promote healthy behaviors among youth. The role involves education on substance use prevention, sexual health, and risk reduction, and supporting wellness activities with a culturally grounded approach.

Responsibilities include outreach, documentation of activities, and coordinating with families and programs to ensure coordinated youth wellness efforts, while adhering to