Community Health Worker

Job Title: Community Health Worker

Department: Medical

Primary Location: Anav Tribal Health Clinic

Classification: Full-Time, Regular, Non-exempt

Reports to: Registered Nurse

Salary: $21-$25 per hour, DOE

Primary Purpose

Serve as a community-based healthcare support person delivering paraprofessional primary care support, disease prevention services, and health education, including culturally relevant perinatal support. This role integrates traditional Native concepts with outreach, advocacy, and support services for individuals and families in the Quartz Valley area under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Community Health Responsibilities

• Community Outreach and Communication: Facilitate communication between community members and healthcare providers, acting as an advocate to improve access to care.
• Health Assessments and Screenings: Perform basic assessments such as blood sugar levels, vital signs, vision screenings, and other screenings as needed.
• Health Education: Provide education on diabetes, hypertension, immunizations, and health promotion, in individual or group settings.

Perinatal-Specific Responsibilities

• Perinatal Education and Support: Offer prenatal care education, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, family planning resources, and parenting resources.
• Emotional and Mental Health Support: Provide access to mental health resources such as prenatal and postpartum anxiety or depression. Provide emotional support for clients facing barriers or crises, by connecting them to appropriate care professionals.
• Resource Navigation: Assist clients in accessing perinatal healthcare, housing, food assistance, childcare, transportation, and other community resources.
• Cultural Competency in Care: Provide culturally sensitive services, integrating traditional practices and beliefs into health education and care delivery.

Administrative Duties

• Case Management and Follow-up: Track client progress during pregnancy and post-natal periods, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Maintain accurate records in EHR/RPMS systems and report on health outcomes and program participation.
• Grant Management: Support and meeting required deadlines and deliverables.

Program and Community Integration

Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers, social workers, tribal councils, and community organizations to enhance care coordination.

• Program Development and Oversight: Participate in regular reviews to assess program impact and effectiveness.
• Training and Development: Engage in ongoing education on perinatal care trends, cultural competency, and community health practices.

Home Evaluations for patient quality of living.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

· High school diploma (or equivalent). Required

Proficiencies:

· CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.

· Completion of Basic and Advanced HIS we-based training modules within 6 months.

· Read, understand, and apply written policy, procedures and directions.

· Ability to effectively use a variety of computer programs needed to perform duties.

· Adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA policies and procedures.

· Must pass Medical department competencies withing 6 months of hire.

Experience:

· 1 year experience in related field.

Other Requirements

· Must be able to pass background check.

· Must adhere to Tribal drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

· Must have a valid driver's license and insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy.

Receipt and Acknowledgment:

· The contents of this job description are job requirements, and, at this time, I know of no limitations that would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.

· Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements are subject to change.

· Acceptable job performance includes execution of essential functions while maintaining professional conduct and compliance with all QVIR polices, including, but not limited to: QVIR Personnel, Travel, Fiscal, and Purchasing Policy.

Indian Preference:

In accordance with CFR 25, Part 276 and in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 701(b) and 703(i), preference in filling all vacancies will be given to qualified American Indian candidates.

Veteran Preference:

In accordance with QVIR Personnel Policy, applicants with documented Veteran status (such as DD-214) will be given preference in filling vacancies.

For questions regarding this position description, including applications, please contact Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Human Resources at 530-468-5907 or humanresources@qvir-nsn.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25