Community Health Worker at STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

22.81

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Health Education, Case Management, Advocacy, Basic Screening, Home Visits, Transportation Assistance, Community Health Initiatives

Industry

Government Administration

Description

SCOPE OF WORK: The Community Health Worker (CHW) will serve as a link between health services and the community to facilitate access to services; develop and provide ongoing case management services with the clients/patients, provide health education services in all eight (8) communities located on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. The ideal candidate has a passion to work with Tribal members, has strong communication skills, and strives to provide hands-on Tribal member support, while providing health education and advocating for their health needs. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Coordinate and participate in community health initiatives such as health fairs, assessments, and any health related awareness campaigns. * Provide direct services and basic (heights, weights, blood pressure, temperature, first aid, blood glucose checks, etc.) screening. * Conduct home visits to members of the community within the service area in accordance with the policies and procedures of the CHR Program. * Provides limited Community Health Work/Home Health Aide type services (seniors, at-risk adults, ill and/or handicapped patients/clients) as assigned, designated by care plan and/or stated in CHR Program policy and procedure. * Assist with delivery of medications and provide transportation to clients to appointments as needed. * Provide advocacy, education services and facilitate access to health services that may be available within the program. * Will be required to perform other duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * High School Diploma/GED * Driver’s License required. SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM TESTING AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Tribal, State, and Federal background investigation and MVR screening required. HIRING PREFERENCES: Qualified applicants who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe will receive Native American preference. Qualified applicants will receive Veteran’s Preference with submission of proof of honorable military service (e.g., DD-214). How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by submitting an application and/or resume online, in-person or via email. Online Applications may be completed by visiting www.standingrock.org [http://www.standingrock.org] In person applications can be submitted by visiting the Human Resource office during our regular business hours. Applications may also be emailed to personnel@standingrock.org [personnel@standingrock.org] Contact the HR office at (701) 854-3826 if you have any questions.

Responsibilities

The Community Health Worker will link health services with the community, facilitating access to services and providing ongoing case management. They will also conduct health education and advocacy for Tribal members' health needs.