Transporter

Job Title: Transporter

Department: Health & Human Services (HHS)

Reports to: Assistant Health Director

Location: Health & Human Services Building

Level/Status: Non-Exempt (NE7)/Part Time

Wage: $15.98 - $22.09

Open Date: March 31, 2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

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  This is a partially grant funded position

SUMMARY

This position will provide transportation to individuals with medical, mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses. Transportation may be provided to meet basic needs and connect to community resources and/or to address treatment plan goals which may include psychosocial needs such as housing or workforce development.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must possesses a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be insurable
• Able to demonstrate personal knowledge and experience with Native American populations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Transport patients to medical or behavioral health related appointments, to meet basic needs and connect to community resources and/or to address treatment plan goals which may include psychosocial needs such as housing or workforce development
• Actively work with patients to navigate and use community resources in an effective manner
• Documents all services provided in an electronic medical record accessible to all providers
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding patient treatment plan and progress towards goals
• Assist in planning and implementing outreach/health promotion disease prevention activities
• Assist citizens with the application/certification or re-certification for Tribal and outside programs
  • These include but are not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, MI-Child, Healthy Kids, WIC, Commodities, energy assistance and housing needs
  • Refer clients to other health/or human service resources, as needed
• Serve as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Tribe
• Develop and maintain working relationships with outside agencies/programs to access those resources
• Recognize and be sensitive to the cultural diversity inherent in the practice of self-care/health/wellness within Native American communities and educate appropriately
• Other duties as assigned may include assisting with grant activities, other program activities, and office tasks as needed to maintain a team approach to care delivery throughout HHS.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to relate effectively with staff, clients and professional community
• Experience working with Native American populations
• Proficiency with basic computer applications
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Able to operate standard office equipment
• Must be patient, courteous and reliable and able to use sound judgment
• Flexible, highly organized and able to work independently
• Able to correspond with individuals throughout all levels of government and intergovernmental organizations
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality of all matters
• Able to maintain an effective team working relationship with co-workers
• Data input/Electronic Health Record and competent/Recordkeeping

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Will require non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends and holidays to meet program needs and deadlines
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable
• Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and continuing education is required for this position
• CPR/First Aid Certification Required, may obtain after hire within first 6 months
• Mental Health First Aid Training Required, may obtain after hire within first 6 months

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPPA policy rules and regulations.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.