Community Health Representative

Community Health Representative

The Community Health Representative will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of medical and educational services in a caring, professional manner to eligible Tribal Members in the local community. The Community Health Representative will be working within the boundaries of the Klamath Tribes service area (Klamath County). Routine duties shall include providing health care related services to individuals eligible for services provided by Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services in homes, schools, clinics, alternate job sites and other community locations within the Klamath Tribes’ Service Unit.

• Serve as a liaison and advocate between medical staff, other health facilities, social services and/or other resources on behalf of the patients needs.
• Provide additional social services, as indicated by medical diagnosis and/or physical condition of the patient, including but not limited to; household chores, preparing food, and assisting with personal care such as bathing or hair washing.
• Facilitate patient utilization of all available and recommended services. Provide explanation to patients of how to access them.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Must have a high level of organizational skills and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision.
• Must be willing and able to work as a team member with other agencies and program staff.
• Must be able to participate and promote teamwork, be courteous to patients and their family members and with co-workers.

Requirements QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION

• REQUIRED to possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent. (Must submit copy of diploma or transcripts with application.)
• REQUIRED to possess and maintain current Community Health Representative or equivalent training certificate, (Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). (Must submit a copy of certification with application.)
• REQUIRED to acquire and maintain BLS certification within 180 days of hire; strongly recommend certification within 90 days of hire, probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification.

Indian Preference: Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

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