JOB TITLE:                Community Health Representative

Supervisor:               Community Health Outreach Manager

Status:                       Non-Exempt - Fulltime

Salary:                   Grade  4  ($18.63 - $19.79 hourly)

Location:               Fulton, MI

Posting Ends:      05/07/2023    9:00am

*Excellent Benefit Package *

• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Excellent medical coverage plan supplemented by Employer's HRA  for minimal cost sharing by its Team Members
• 100% Employer Paid premiums for dental and vision coverage
• 100% Employer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
• 401K Plan with eligible match with 100% invested in employer contributions
• A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Employee wellness and fitness programs

• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities

   

NHBP is a self-sustaining Sovereign Nation dedicated to achieving the shared vision of our community. Our mission is to preserve our culture and history, build a healthy community, provide essential services, and secure our financial future through strategic decision-making. We are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish help us fulfill this mission and join us on our journey to protect and promote the cultural, emotional, physical, and financial well-being of our Tribal community for the next Seven Generations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Community Health Outreach Manager, the Community Health Representative (CHR) assists clinic clients and/or Tribal members with general medical and social service needs, including patient advocacy, care coordination and accompanying to medical appointments.   The CHR acts as a liaison between Health and Human Services Department (HHSD) and community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and positions titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.

Provides transportation, accompanies clients to medical appointments as part of their care plan and performs patient advocacy as needed.

Assists with home monitoring of clients and providing direct patient care within scope and capacity as identified in the client care plan, i.e., basic screenings, and basic needs as directed by the Provider and or Clinic Care Manager - RN.

Assesses homes for safety and assists with service coordination to provide safety in the home.

Assists with pickup and delivery of pharmacy orders and or other medical related items per policy.

Provides education on health services and programs offered by CHR and HHSD.

Motivates and encourages clients to obtain care and other services by facilitating community-clinic linkages through internal and external resource coordination and referral.

Supports self-management of disease prevention and management of both acute and chronic disease conditions.

Participates in monthly case conference meetings and gives feedback and updates as necessary.

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