What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Representative position at Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes?
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:
- Communicates to recipients the services provided by Tribal Care Coordination Division
(TCC) and the impact it may have on their wellbeing.
- Helps recipients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and works
with their care team to navigate barriers.
- Documents all recipients’ encounters in the appropriate electronic health record within the
appropriate amount of time.
- Complete and submit monthly reports as required.
- Coach recipient in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
- Assists recipients in understanding care plans and instructions.
- Motivates recipients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall
wellbeing.
- 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 healthrelated appointments, coordination of health appointments, building rapport and trust with
patient/family
- Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources and services.
- Facilitates recipient’s access to community resources, including housing, food, clothing,
education resources regarding life skills, and mental health services.
- 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.
- Facilitates communication and coordinates services between providers and recipient.
Coordinates and monitors services, including tracking of recipient’s adherence to care plan
objectives.
- Serves as a cultural liaison between recipient and nontribal organizations. Maintains
communication with TCC team members as needed to ensure collaborative, comprehensive
care coordination.
- Conducts home visits independently or with fellow TCC team member as applicable.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
nursing assistant.
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- Heart saver CPR or BLS within six months of hire
- Experience with an electronic health record preferred.
- Must pass a background and suitability check according to Public Law 101-630; the Indian
Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
SUBMIT:
- If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.
- Completed Tribal employment application.
- Copy of academic transcripts, certifications, licensures
- Copy of valid driver’s license.
- Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if not from CSKT.
SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, Telephone
(406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040, or personnel@cskt.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.03 - $19.57 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
