What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Representative position at Navajo Health Foundation?
Position Summary:
The position is Grant funded position with a minimum of 3-year employment term (01/2025 – 06/2027). Positions may be extended as more funding is secured.
Under the direct supervision of the Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4) Coordinator, this position will support, coordinate, and implement grant-funded initiatives awarded to the Navajo Health Foundation/Sage Memorial Hospital under the P4 program.
Program areas may include wellness, diabetes, obesity, nutrition, physical activity promotion, gardening, and other public health prevention programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the task performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Implement program activities in alignment with the P4 grant narrative and objectives.
- Contribute to program development and activities to meet grant objectives.
- Coordinate the purchasing and delivery of fresh produce from local grocers to target communities and participants of the Produce Delivery and Produce Voucher Program.
- Educate participants on nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices through workshops and educational sessions focused on the benefits of consuming a balanced meal, with emphasis on fruits and vegetables.
- Provide participants with health education materials and resources related to the P4 Produce Delivery or Voucher Programs.
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with patients and their families by providing support, encouragement, and guidance.
- Act as a patient advocate and liaison between participants and families with relevant support services.
- Coordinate and conduct follow-up with patients and families including basic motivational interviewing, goal setting, and regular contact via phone calls, home visits, or visits to other relevant settings.
- Monitor and support participant compliance with program requirements and track progress toward program goals.
- Collaborate with medical and clinical personnel to ensure cohesive care for participants.
- Remain knowledgeable about community resources to connect patients and families with relevant support services.
- Refer patients to community agencies or resources as appropriate to their needs.
- Foster strong working relationships with patients, visitors, staff, and program partners.
- Record patient care and program management information in the EHR and other software within 24 hours of contact.
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other program related gatherings as requested.
- Maintain strict HIPAA compliance to always ensure the confidentiality of patient information.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements to enhance outcomes.
- Perform additional assigned duties to achieve the goals and objectives of the P4 program.
