Community Health Representative

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES
OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278
PABLO MT 59855
(406) 675-2700

PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX: (406) 226-2562
WEBSITE ADDRESS: cskt.org/personnel

E-mail melanie.piedalue@cskt.org

TITLE: Community Health Representative

LOCATION: Tribal Health Department - Polson

SALARY: $17.03 - $19.57 per hour, plus benefits

CLOSING DATE: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (MST)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
The Community Health Representative (CHR) is an active member of the Tribal Health Community

Health teams, linking recipients to the resources and services they need to meet their highest

quality of life.

CHR provides direct recipients care 100% of the time:

1. Communicates to recipients the services provided by Tribal Care Coordination Division

(TCC) and the impact it may have on their wellbeing.

2. Helps recipients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and works

with their care team to navigate barriers.

3. Documents all recipients’ encounters in the appropriate electronic health record within the

appropriate amount of time.

4. Complete and submit monthly reports as required.

5. Coach recipient in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.

6. Assists recipients in understanding care plans and instructions.

7. Motivates recipients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall

wellbeing.

8. Provides support and advocacy by assisting recipients to navigate health and social service

systems and resources to include but not limited to: accompanying recipients to health-

related appointments, coordination of health appointments, building rapport and trust with

patient/family

9. Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources and services.

10. Facilitates recipient’s access to community resources, including housing, food, clothing,

education resources regarding life skills, and mental health services.

11. Assist recipients in utilizing community services, including scheduling appointments with

social services agencies and assisting with completion of applications for programs which

they may be eligible.

12. Facilitates communication and coordinates services between providers and recipient.

Coordinates and monitors services, including tracking of recipient’s adherence to care plan

objectives.

13. Serves as a cultural liaison between recipient and nontribal organizations. Maintains

communication with TCC team members as needed to ensure collaborative, comprehensive

care coordination.

14. Conducts home visits independently or with fellow TCC team member as applicable.

15. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the Community Health

Representative obtains vital signs, height and weight measurements, and finger stick blood

glucose.

16. The Community Health Representative informs the teams on the factors that affect the

health of the communities in which they serve, assists the team in assessing the health

status of the community, and identifies assets and resources that can be used for

improving the health of the community.

17. The Community Health Representative builds and maintains a respectful working

relationship with the Kootenai Culture Committee, Salish and Pend d’ Oreille Culture

Committee, Elders Committees, and other CSKT departments, programs and resources.

18. The Community Health Representative promotes health and wellness, being mindful of

traditional methods, including the planning and implementation of community-based and

reservation-wide activities.

19. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM RECRUITING QUALIFICATIONS AS REFLECTED ON TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION:

• A minimum of 2-years’ experience working in the health care setting OR
• Proof of a Certified Nursing Assistant course completion with a minimum of 1-year work as a

Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
SUBMIT:

1. Completed Tribal employment application.
2. Copy of academic transcripts, certifications, licensures
3. Copy of valid driver’s license.
4. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if not from CSKT.
5. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, Telephone
(406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040, or personnel@cskt.org

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mariah Dempsey at THD (406) 675-2700 Ext. #5052